Sunday, May 19, 2013

Racing Through Spring....

Why oh why does spring seem to zoom by at light speed when winter crawls by oh so slowly.  It seems I'm always in such a rush to get plants moved around, out of the house, back in the garage (because of a frost warning) then back outside, clean the winter debris out of the borders, edge and mulch... not to mention get the container gardens assembled which includes planting giant ensetes, brugmansias and alocasias in their summer locations.  By the time I stop to catch my breath the flowering crabapples are done, the dwarf iris have passsed me by and the lilacs and dogwood are ready to drop their blossoms. 

This year I made myself take a couple walkabouts with camera in hand to record and revel in the glorious floral abundance this spring. These beauties are only at the peak of perfection for such a short time I needed to stop and spend some time enjoying the show instead of running around every day like a crazy person.  I'd noticed a cherry and crabapple across from each other in a parking lot  and thought it would make a great photo op. That dark pink crabapple makes a perfect background for the soft pink multi-petaled cherry  blossoms.




And I would be remis if I didn't include pics of the crabapple that provided such a beautiful backdrop for the cherry photos.



About the same time the cherry trees are blooming my dwarf iris are pushing out flowers. I adore the color of this deep purple one. Looks like grape jelly.
 
 

I also have a pretty white and blue variety and a peach colored dwarf iris as well.  They were all gifts from fellow garden friends and didn't come with names. They multiply like crazy and are great to share.



The lilacs this year are the best I've ever seen, the blossoms so abundant the shrubs are bent over with the weight of the flowers, wonderful!




What's not to love?

OK time to get my running shoes back on.
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8 comments:

  1. SueMay 19, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Great shots! Spring zooms by all right. Participating in Bloom Day has helped me stop and smell the roses, so to speak but alot happens from one month to the next. With any luck it will slow down soon.

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    1. Deanne FortnamMay 20, 2013 at 4:17 AM

      I've decided that from now on I'm going to try to spend at least a half a day once a week just enjoying the gardens instead of being such a taskmaster with myself that I never have time to really look and see things. I get so caught up with getting all the work done that needs to be done I don't 'see' anything.

      I really wanted to do bloom day this month but I was too busy getting the last of the plants outside. How silly is that? They've been in all winter, one more day wouldn't have made any difference.

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  2. DremaMay 19, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Stunning photos!! Spring has arrived in full force. I love the flowering trees, it's a joy to walk or drive around when they are blooming. One drifts into another and another...Thanks for sharing your shots!!

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    1. Deanne FortnamMay 20, 2013 at 4:17 AM

      Thanks Drema, I love the flowering trees too, this spring was spectacular. I just wish they'd last at least another week.

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  3. LayaneeMay 20, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Just beautiful. I have the same little dwarf iris and they are a stunning color.

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    1. Deanne FortnamMay 20, 2013 at 9:22 AM

      Thanks Layanne! I really love those dwarf iris for the color as well as for how prolific they are

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  4. outlawgardenerMay 27, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    It's hard to strike a balance this time of year between wanting to get everything done and being pulled to enjoy the glory of flower and foliage that's all around! Glad that you're taking time to enjoy and photograph your garden, he said selfishly because that means we'll all get to enjoy the garden through your posts.

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    1. Deanne FortnamMay 27, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      So true, so true... I'm guilty of being too task oriented and not spending enough time appreciating the beauty around me

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