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| Daffodils emerging March 1 |
Naturally, you are thoroughly unimpressed with this view. I realize this shot is unlikely to take anyone's breath away, or cause gasps, swoons, or remarkable outbursts of admiration.
But you have to realize -
This is the first green, growing thing I have seen in five months!
For me, those little green nubs in the mud are as special as any flower could ever be.
And then there's the fact that this shouldn't be happening. Ordinarily, at this time of year, the ground would still be frozen hard, and the daffodil babies would be sleeping soundly under a deep blanket of snow. Will they be alright if winter suddenly remembers it's supposed to be his turn? I know daffs are tough cookies but I can't help worrying...
Many U.S. garden bloggers have noted the unusual pace of the seasons this year. Gardens to the south are well ahead of us (which is perfectly natural), but everyone seems to be ahead of themselves as well. Stacy of Microcosm reported that the sandhill cranes are heading north earlier than usual. Many have commented on earlier blooming crocuses and hellebores. Holley of Roses and Other Gardening Joys actually had a rose bloom in February! The Sage Butterfly writes about how she missed having a proper winter this year. I feel the same way.
But at the same time - my brain is cheering WHOO-HOO! Bring it on, Spring! I lay awake all night, fairly quivering with excitement at the impending growth and movement in the garden. This lack of a proper hibernation has made me feel like an excitable insomniac, greeting the new day with caffeine-induced jitters. How to get my sense of equanimity back?
P.S. - while I was writing this post this morning, a giant snowstorm hit us! Here's what that same spot looks like now (terrible shot taken through my window, because no way I'm going outside in this):
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| Bye bye spring |
Congratulations! I understand how exciting it is - to see the first sign of life in the garden! And, you know what? You are good, because you know what it is - a daffodil. In my garden, there are some plants emerging, and I have no idea -what are they! Well, we all like surprises, don't we? Happy spring to you!
ReplyDeleteYes it is very exciting... only to have everything covered in snow, of course :-) Oh well. I don't always know what things are when coming up either - it's definitely fun to watch and find out.
DeleteHooray for the little daffodil nubbins! I agree about missing a proper winter too, but now that spring is almost officially here, I'm ready for it to just arrive.
ReplyDeleteYes, the snow is completely typical for this time of year, but for some reason I have less patience than usual. Oh well - more time for blogging I guess!
DeleteOh dear ... hope it clears soon and you get your wished for spring! We're just getting going here (thank you jet stream) and it's really the best time of the year, just when it's starting to get going!! Only problem: need more daylight! And less office job!!
ReplyDeleteThose pesky jobs - don't they know it's spring and you need to stay at home? :-) I only work part-time, but that seems like too much when it's gardening season.
DeleteFrom here, that snow of yours sure looks like a spring snow... (Did that help?) Hope it melts away soon so you can see even more daffodils raising their little hands. I'm with you--whenever spring seems to come early, I'm torn between worry and delight. I usually go with delight, since it's not like worry's going to fix anything even if it's justified. Enjoy the thought of all those little bulbs working away under ground.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout-out, Rebecca!
Thank you Stacy - it DOES look like a spring snow! (At least that's what I'm telling myself...)
DeleteAnd I thought my daffodils were the only daffy ones. Actually, the couple that popped through the soil came out in January. They were planted last fall, so I don't think they know any better and they were planted in newly tiled soil that was very soft and fluffy, so I do hope that they will mature as they are supposed.
ReplyDeleteWow that is very early Ann! Hope they give you some extra early blooms as well.
DeleteIs it not just typical, you prepare a post and then find its not quite as applicable, happens to me all the time. Still it is good to see signs of your Daffs. We are further on than yours, but hey, we often don't get a Summer, how strange is that.
ReplyDeleteOoh I would love to not have a summer, Alistair. It's actually my least favorite season (too hot, even here in the northern U.S.). If I could trade it in for an extra spring that would be perfectly acceptable.
DeleteOur winters are always short and mild, but I still thrill at those little green nubs! We are almost in full fledge spring now, but I still was out today, looking to see the new shoots. New life is always exciting! Sorry about your snowstorm. It was cold enough this weekend for us to build a fire in the fireplace, but I would be heartbroken if snow hit us now.
ReplyDeleteWe are having some very warm weather now so the snow should melt soon, and no harm done.
DeleteI can't even imagine not seeing anything green and growing for 5 months. And it's usually even longer? Wow, Spring must be like a huge party there! So I hope that snow melts away and Spring turns up very soon for the celebrations.
ReplyDeleteYes Lyn it is tough - but then we do especially appreciate spring when it finally arrives.
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