The weather this morning was odd to say the least: rain, sun, rain, sun, rain…and then sun this afternoon. We are into the last throws of winter, and had a couple of cold snaps this week, but today it feels like spring is around the corner. Anyway, here are my Six on Saturday and thanks once again to The Propagator for allowing us to share what is going on in our gardens.
First up, the hellebores are still looking good, both at home and in the Botanic Gardens. They are such pretty flowers and add a gorgeous splash of colour.
Next up, you can tell spring is on the way as things that were dormant are showing signs of life, such as the tarragon and the bee balm bergamot.
Next up, as the weather was good enough to be outside (and with the sun, quite warm really) I got to weeding and tidying up.
The daffodils and jonquils are still looking good, with the next bowl now flowering. We have had a lovely display this year.
Still with flowers, the anemones are just gorgeous – this week’s anemone is below.
Finally, if you look at the featured image at the top of the post, you will see our magnolia is just about to flower. It is already looking quite beautiful. If you look carefully at the top left hand corner of the picture below, you can see a fantail. They move so fast, that I am amazed it is even in the picture.
That is it from me for this week. I’ll be in Melbourne next weekend, so am unlikely to be sharing six on Saturday. I am of course looking forward to seeing everyone’s beautiful gardens in other parts of the world.
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Lovely header picture. Your magnolia will be beautiful
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Thank you! I am really looking forward to seeing the flowers.
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The magnolia is lovely – I hope you don’t have any frost in the next couple of weeks. I have lots of the dark hellebores which flower for months, in fact I was weeding yesterday and noticed a rather pale one still going!
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There was a bit of frost last week, but our house seems sheltered from the worst of it luckily. The weather forecast looks good at least.
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That Jonquils is lovely. I think I may have to look into getting some anemones for the garden.
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I didn’t know the fantail: I had to googling and I must say that they are very beautiful birds that we don’t have here … Is your magnolia white? In any case you will have plenty of flowers!
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Yes my magnolia is white. It is going to be so beautiful.
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Jonquil looks very pretty. I’m trying some hellebores from seed but so far no sign of life.
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Hellebores seem to grow really well around here. Good luck with your hellebore seeds!
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How lovely to watch you head into spring as our summer is winding down and we head into winter. And, oh, the color of that anemone!
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Yes I am thinking of plans for spring already!
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If your spring is coming then my autumn must be. Oh no! That said I love Hellebores and magnolia
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The good thing about Six on Saturday is we get to see the reverse seasons….
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Exactly
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Bulbs are starting to flower up here too but it’s nice seeing some colour.
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Yes!
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It’s quite discombobulating to see spring flowers but illustrates what a great idea this is with gardeners from different hemispheres and time zones sharing their plants and spaces. Lovely to see yours.
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I am curious, what is the gizmo in one of your pots?
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It is a light – stores up sunlight during the day and gives a faint glow of light at night,
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I shouldn’t be surprised, but wow winter on it’s way out already? That went fast, at least for us. I bet you are enjoying seeing things come through.
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To me, who grew up in Scotland and lived in Denmark, the winters here are remarkably short! Locals might disagree….
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