Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Garden Bloggers Bloom Day - February 2011

You can tell it has been a long cold winter. My poor Snowdrops seem to have been stunted. They are barely 2 inches tall. I don't mind becasue it was so much fun to go out there and see them actually blooming today.
The pussy willow is also beginning to fuzzz up. It is fun seeing them too. I had to cut a few of them and bring them inside.  
That is all that is blooming here now. There is some anticipation for next months stars that will be honored for Garden Bloggers Bloom Day hosted by Carol at May Dreams Garden. If you have some blooms to share or just want to see blooms from all over the world pop over to Carols Blog for more. 
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32 comments:

  1. Nell JeanFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Seems the first bulbs to put up blossoms are kind of shy. When they see the sunshine, they usually stretch toward it. Happy Bloom Day.

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  2. RoseFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I would be so excited to see snowdrops in my garden right now that I would do cartwheels in the grass...well, not really, since I never could do a cartwheel:) Anyway, it's good to see these signs of spring in your garden, Lisa. It won't be long before those hellebores will show their full faces for you.

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  3. CyndyFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Must have been exciting to see those blooms after the winter we're having Adorable snowdrops - I'm sure they'll stretch out with the sun, as Nell Jean says.

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  4. ShirleyFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Happy GBBD Lisa, lovely to see their white bells though - love your new seasonal banner too :-)

    Ah pussy willow, always makes my smile. A childhood thing I think. I don't have any in my garden :-)

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  5. JulieFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I cannot even imagine how exciting it would be to see the first spring plants and flowers after all that snow each year!!! They sure are pretty...I love your snowdrops!!! So sweet!

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  6. RBellFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I think the Snowdrops are such fun. They may be short, but I bet the brilliant white catches the eye.

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  7. Nellie from Beyond My GardenFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I've never seen snowdrops so short.
    nellie

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  8. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    LOVE the pussywillow fuzzzzzzz... and yours are such a bright, Luna-white! Happy GBBD... :)

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  9. Carolyn ♥February 15, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Love the pussy willow... one of my Spring favorites!

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  10. yoon seeFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Really gorgeous blooms:)
    The little white accents are really cool, inviting!

    I feel better now with your blossom terapy here Lisa!

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  11. LINDA from EACH LITTLE WORLDFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Lucky gardener! I am completely jealous that those first little treasures are appearing. Another month for me, unless this snow melts faster than it is currently doing.

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  12. SandyCarlsonFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    These signs of spring are very, very beautiful.

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  13. Cris, Artist in OregonFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Its always so much fun to go out and find something coming up and blooming. Our crocus are blooming in all colors. Our lovely weather has gone away and winter has come back tho. boo hiss. :)

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  14. CherylFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Your little snowdrop may be stunted Lisa but it is still very beautiful.....and the hellebore, how lovely to see that large swollen bud.

    Pussy willow is gorgeous......I am not surprised that you are filling a vase......

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  15. DarlaFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    The little snowdrop sure is trying for you isn't she?

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  16. Yolanda Elizabet HeuzenFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Regardless of the weather you do have some very nice blooms to show for Blooms Day. Love the tiny snowdrop, may many follow!

    Happy Blooms Day

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  17. JayneFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    This morning, I blogged about my daffodils coming up! Come on spring!

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  18. MarvinFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Finding February blooms can be a daunting task. Love the pussy willow.

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  19. NanFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Yeah, me too, Lisa. Just a different variety of snowdrops. :<)

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  20. cyndyFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    eoeowee! looks like spring has sprung in your garden.

    ...happy spring to you!

    (thanks for the preview of what is coming my way...in a few months!)

    ps..remember never to pick a snowdrop and bring it indoors!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Oh that is so beautiful! All the childrens books go on about these two... Nice to see them in photograph !

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  22. ArtPropelledFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    So pretty. I havn't seen snowdrops in years!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Looks like spring has already arrived at your house.

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  24. PatFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Pretty snowdrops.
    I'm still looking...have a few new buds. Sooo want that excitement...I know, soon.

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  25. Sunray GardensFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Great photos. Firs pussy willow I've seen in the gardens so far. Nice surprise.

    Cher
    Goldenray Yorkies

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  26. OneFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Those are beautiful blooms. Happy Belated Bloom Day!

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  27. stapeliadFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh/... I LOVE pussy willows!!

    Your comment about robust made me laugh! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

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  28. WallyFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Pussywillows are so cute :-)

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  29. BalishaFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I'm just back from having a cold and spied a snowdrop picture on my side bar. I thought, "Who is lucky enough to have snowdrops?" So, here I am to enjoy yours. Happy Spring to come...Balisha

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  30. QFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Dear Lisa,
    Seeing your snowdrops is very exciting.
    Not too long now until spring!
    I am hopeful that the bitter cold weather that is forecasted will be the last of the Arctic blasts for this winter.
    Blooms, bees and butterflies...soon to see them once again.
    Happy Back yard Bird Count!
    Sherry

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  31. Dee @ Red Dirt RamblingsFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I hope it won't be long until you'll see lots more in your garden. I caught my breath when I saw your header of the precious snowdrop. Yes, it's been a long, cold winter. Somehow, we will all survive.~~Dee

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  32. Geraldine February 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Oh how pretty. Spring flowers in Feb. I love the snowdrops, I've never actually seen these before. Lovely.

    Happy Gardening, coming soon!

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