Bloomin' Friday

I've had a really busy week.  A bit of this, a little of that, and far too much of the other thing.  Good stuff, for the most part.  But not a whole lot of extra time.  Whenever I could, though, I got out in my garden.

Which is (finally) coming to life!

(Garden Buddha is so happy to be surrounded by creeping jenny . . . instead of snow!)

Everything is POPPING now!

Ferns unfurling.

Leaves emerging.

Hosta unrolling.

And blooms?

Oh, yeah.  Blooms!

Lovely, incredible lilacs.

Epimedium (barrenwort) with their sweet, barely-there flowers.

Allium - just beginning to pop!  (More of my Hundreds of Bulbs from last fall.)

Fothergilla.

And this unknown lily-type bulb.  I have them all over my yard -- white and pink and blue.  (I know I planted them as bulbs-obtained-cheaply Once Upon a Time -- but they have naturalized and now appear all over.)  (And I have no idea what they are.) (But I don't care.  Because wonderful.)

I've also got hops.  (Oh, brother... Do I have hops...)  

Garden Priority One this weekend?  Taming those hops.  (Before they take over the world.)

I hope there are lots of blooms in your world this Friday, too.
Happy weekend!

Comments

[AsKatKnits]

Kym, your garden is just gorgeous!! And, for a busy week, this looks so lush, green, and relaxing! Have a happy weekend! XO

[Bonny]

Your garden is really beautiful, and I always learn something from your posts! I've never heard of Fothergilla, but love the name and the plant. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, success with taming hops, and maybe a good glass or two of beer to really show those hops who's the boss!

[Patty]

It all looks soooooo good! Have a wonderful weekend Kym and I hope you get a little relaxing swing in too!

[Jo]

Thank you for this breath of spring. I am hoping there are no more snowstorms in Colerful Colorado. Amazing how resilient spring is despite the weather!

[margene]

Love all the variety of plants and flowers you have in your garden.
My hostas are really fabulous this year and I was completely delighted by the Jack Frost brunnera I planted last year as it bloomed with the sweetest blue flowers! I had no idea!

[Mary]

*happy sigh* so much eye candy in your yard - thank you for sharing! all that's blooming here today is rain clouds. but that's a nice excuse to cozy up with a book and some knitting. happy Friday!

[Carole]

Beautiful blooms! Your garden is always so beautiful, thanks for sharing it with us.

[Vicki]

So lovely. Finally, FINALLY, we have a string of days with decent weather!! Good luck with those hops, and have a great weekend!

[Deb]

Hi Kym
Could the bulbs be Spanish bluebells? Not sure, but they look very similar to your photo.
PS - received my card - many thanks! Will send a reply in the next few weeks.
Deb x

[April]

Such a beautiful and inspiring garden. I can just hear the deer licking their chops to get at that amazing spread! But I will shut my eyes and imagine a garden like yours behind my house. Those eight-foot fences cost a mint out here and that would mean giving up my trips to Italy in the summer. I shall live vicariously through your postcard-quality photos of your garden. Thanks for sharing! May you find some time to relax to soak up the beauty you've created.