O such a commotion under the ground,
When March called, "Ho, there! ho!"
Such spreading of rootlets far and wide,
Such whisperings to and fro!
:-)
Jacks-in-the-Pulpit!
This first one is a newbie in my "Way Back" yard!! I threw out a few seeds last Fall. :-)The one on the right is Arisaema sikokianum - Japanese in origin - a gift from former blogger "Iowa Boy."
"Are you ready?" the Snowdrop asked,
" 'Tis time to start, you know."
"Almost, my dear!" the Scilla replied,
"I'll follow as soon as you go."
This year's photo of my most interesting trillium. Follow the link to see last year's post on this anomoly! This year there are two "buddies" with three leaves and three petals each, and there's a baby on the ground. :-)
Then "Ha! ha! ha!" a chorus came
Of laughter sweet and low
From millions of flowers under the ground,
Yes, millions beginning to grow.
Epimedium 'Lilofee'
"I'll promise my blossoms," the Crocus said,
"When I hear the blackbird sing,"
And streaight thereafter Narcissus cried,
"My silver and fold I'll bring."
Hellebores
"And ere they are dulled," another spoke,
"The Hyacinth bells shall ring."
But the Violet only murmured, "I'm here,"
And sweet grew the air of spring.
Bleeding Heart
White Bleeding Heart Fern Leaf Bleeding Heart
Then "Ha! ha! ha!" a chorus came
Of laughter sweet and low,
From millions of flowers under the ground,
Yes, millions beginning to grow,
(Renegade Allium and hybrid Columbine that have escaped into the walkway
from their designated spaces!)
And well may they cheerily laugh "Ha! ha!"
In laughter sweet and low,
The millions of flowers under the ground,
Yes, millions beginning to grow.
That really is an interesting trillium. But to tell you the truth I'm still back at the beginning where you mention tossing Jack in the Pulpit seed out last year and voila, a cool blooming plant! You rock!
ReplyDeleteCleverly arranged words and photos. Very nice, Shady. Now here the days of cold and drizzle have delayed everything but I keep hope to see more blooms...;)
ReplyDeleteGrace, "Tah Dah" doesn't always happen, does it? However, after this extremely long, cold winter and cold spring weather... "Tah Dah" is extremely appreciated! :-)
ReplyDeleteTroutbirder, I recently presented a little "conversation" to a group of ladies on the subject of gardening. One of our major words was "Hope!" It's one of the words that keeps us gardening!
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Love this poem! I'd never read it before, but what a perfect way to describe the way spring bursts forth in flowers. Looks like the chorus is in full voice in your garden!
ReplyDeleteHi, Rose! I am positive your gardens are blooming wonderfully! I apologize for not visiting I. A long time. Hugs!
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