It has been a cold, dreary week with no progress in the garden. There has been some rain and a flurry of some beautiful snowflakes. By my gauge, there has been about inch of rain this week. The forecast is for relief from the freezing overnight temperatures by late weekend or early next week
The daffodils continue to push up. Between them and the window boxes full of pansies, there is some bright color. The paperbush continues to provide wonderful fragrance throughout the yard. The rabbit eye blueberries are about to bloom. I am optimistic about the muscadine vines and the Japanese persimmon.
I did get busy with seed starting. I finished a flat of 72 cabbage and other late winter vegetables which I will transplant. I also did the same with native monarda and other native wildflowers. I am hopeful.
Tomorrow, I will join the Six on Saturday group. Keep up with us. Join us and post your own blog or file. The rules are on the website which is hosted by Jim Stephens. https://gardenruminations.co.uk.
These small cupped daffodils are a bright spot this week. I hope the rest of the clump continues to open up after 20 degrees F this morning.
This Camellia japonica has over performed this year. I moved it 3 years ago and this years display confirms that I made a good decision.
The quince started blooming this week. It is a prostrate form as you can see.
This orchid resides in the humidity of the bathroom. There is plenty of indirect light from skylights. It has not bloomed for two years but diligence has payed off this year.
The holly fern has begun to put out new growth. Sorry, but the image is unimpressive. Pickings are still on the slim side.
I am anxious to do some outdoor gardening next week.
Happy gardening!
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You seem to be way ahead of the vegetation I have here. Already daffodils, camellia flowers and quince flowers…! Well done. That dark purple Black Magic flower is truly beautiful.
I wasn’t sure of it at first. As it grows, its blooms are becoming more appealing.
There’s lots of promise here, I too am keen top get outside and help get things under way.
Camellia ‘Black Magic’ is a beauty. I’m hoping to get out in the garden later today too, while the weather is more clement.
I am anxious to get out this morning and survey the status of my other blooming camellias.
Oh my, Black Magic is incredible! Beautiful orchid too, but the camellia is a clear winner. 😀
If you are getting Daffodils, then mine will come eventually. Thankfully we have had snow which is likely to melt in the next day or two. I recall last year my bulbs by the garage were pretty dry, so I may need to water if we do not get consistent precipitation. The camelia is quite nice and I love quince.