ABC Wednesday - L for Lotsa' Leaves!

I wonder if you think I'm confused?  

Or that You are confused?  

Or that I'm posting about last Fall?

Nope!  I'm not confused, you're not confused, and I'm not writing about last Fall's leaf raking.

Some of the leaves were removed from the flower beds today.    Three tarp-loads were dragged and left at the top of the ravine.

Yes, I try to make sure the flower beds have a layer of leaves, 
if possible, every Fall.  

Additional (after I finally finish my Spring raking) leaves drop from the trees and blow from elsewhere to give my Spring raking efforts an additional challenge!

 (yet to get to this bed!)

Lightly

Extending the rake, as an extra arm,

Pulling gently the layers of leaves.

Exposing damp soil and tiny new sprouts; 

And wonder! 
Anticipate the Spring days to come!

Lightheartedly 

 Sweet warm weather with beautiful sunlight,

Bright blue skies, nearly cloudless.

A song in the heart and a smile on the lips;

Discovery! 
Springtime surprises abound!

Delightedly

What is this, in this new place?

Its sweet appearance in a new abode.

Showing themselves as "seedlings" new;

Delightful!  
I thought they'd not, in my gardens, return.

I hope you're able to be enjoying sweet Spring weather and the
Loveliness that abounds!

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ABC Wednesday - K for Keen

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K is for Keen

I am Keen for Spring's arrival!

Flower Chorus

by Ralph Waldo Emerson

O such a commotion uner the ground,

When March called, "Ho, there! ho!"

Such spreading of rootlets far and wide,

Such whisperings to and fro!

"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."

Then "Ha! ha! ha!" a chorus came

Of laughter sweet and low,

From millions of flowers under the ground,

Yes, millions beginning to grow.

(photo taken 3/21/2011)

"I'll promise my blossoms," the Crocus said,

"When I hear the blackbird sing."

And straight thereafter Narcissus cried,

"My silver and gold I'll bring."

 "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.

(Couldn't find photos of violets - these are Spring Beauties)

Then "Ha! ha! ha!" a chorus came

Of laughter weet and low,

From millions of flowers underthe  ground,

Yes, millions beginning to grow.

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.

 

We so look forward to their arrival!

Welcome, Spring!!  :-)

SG

These photos were taken in 2011.

Fun going through the old files!

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Yes - Snow Saturday and Sunday

But it's melting already.  Just thought I'd show you how resilient those little lawn crocus are!  :-)

We probably received 5 inches of snow, but it's already melting quickly!!

Not to worry, those daffodils and hellebores, etc., etc. look JUST FINE!  :-)

SG

It's Spring! It's Spring!

Don't remember their names and I can't seem to locate the order sheet at this time.

Purchased from Old House Gardens,

along with a few other varieties!  :-)

Do you spot a least three little "clumps" below?

Very cute, aren't they???

On to some Hellebores that have begun to sprout!

Three different plants below - do you detect buds??  :-)

Happy Days!

Happy Spring!

Happy Shady Gardener!!

ABC Wednesday - J for Juxtiposition!

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Just for Fun!

February 26, 2013 (see the sweet bird in Barbie's tree?)

Same little tree (Barbie's) March 15, 2013  (Sorry I'm not showing the complete view)

What can happen in the matter of a couple of weeks!!

Sweet little Purple Finch in Barbie's tree.  

Spring is getting closer.  The birds know it!  

They're telling us all about it!

Better yet, we can FEEL it!   

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Have a Great Day!  

And Look Forward to Spring!!

SG

Garden Blogger's Bloom Day

Embarrassing.  

One thing blooming today.

But there' potential for a little more . . .

   

. . . before long.  

:-)

Begun by Carol of May Dreams Gardens,
this meme has been around for a long while
and is enjoyed by many!

Have a great day!
SG

ABC Wednesday - I is for Incredible

This week's word begins with

Incredible is a good word to describe the bird in my backyard.

It cannot fly.

It makes not a sound.

It has no thirst or desire to eat.

Incongruous is another word that might describe this fellow.

He's been standing outdoors in the same spot for the entire winter!

Perhaps Intrepid would describe him as well. 

He fears not the neighborhood cat.

He's as cute as can be!

Infraterritorial?

Yes,
Informidable

At any rate, he deserves a good moniker.

Got one for him??

:-)

Thanks for your visit.  

Thanks for your suggestion! 

SG

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