Six on Saturday 24.08.24

Thistles and Kiwis

The end of August means that spring is almost upon us. There are certainly signs of the season all over the place (as I found on Monday), and the variable weather (sun, rain, wind, frost) also heralds the changing seasons. Anyway, thanks to Jim at Garden Ruminations, for hosting Six on Saturday, whose knowledge of all things plants and gardening makes him an ideal host and move on to what can be see at the moment outside.

A garden shed

So…we have a brand new garden shed, complete with shelves. All I need now is a dry day with a clear diary to sort out where things will go. And yes, the clothes dryer does still open up and doesn’t hit the shed!

Hyacinth

A couple of weeks ago, I showed this hyacinth beginning to come into bloom, so here is is now. The other two bulbs have failed to show, and the colour is most unexpected too (I thought it would be blue…).

Muscari

I have never had a lot of luck with muscari, but thought I would give them another go in the new place. Well, three have at least popped up (one in an early stage) which is better than nothing.

Clematis peniculata

I was happy to see signs of flowers on the clematis this year. Look forward to seeing this in full bloom.

Hebe

The beautiful hebe is flowering too – I love the shape of these flowers and the colour.

Daffodils

Finally, that ubiquitous spring flower, the daffodil, can be seen all over, and I am glad the jet fire are also now flowering.

Anyway, just a quick post from me as today we were at a memorial service and a beer festival – not a great combination. Hope you are all well and enjoying your gardens in whatever the season is with you.

Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden.

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  3. A beer festival sounds the right place to go after a memorial service. Your flowers are looking lovely. We are seeing signs of spring too, but are being buffeted by hot, strong winds at the moment!

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  8. I agree with OMAHGT that the hyacinth looks like Woodstock. I used to grow hyacinths but they always flop badly outside. I suppose I could grow some and keep them in the conservatory. Muscari are much easier I find, but I cram 20 – 25 in my pots so they make an impact. I hope my Jetfire returns – I haven’t emptied the pot this year so I can only hope the bulbs haven’t rotted with all the rain we have had. It’s funny seeing your spring bulbs pop up when I am just ordering mine!

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  9. Daffodils always raise my spirits, a sure sign that spring’s on the way. Sorry to hear you struggle with muscari. They are rampant in my garden, one of the few plants able to survive my horticultural incompetence!

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  14. Daffodils!! Now we’re talking! It’s definitely spring in your neck of the woods 🙂 I wonder to what new heights your garden shed is going to take your garden? 🙂

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  18. Thank you for the burst of daffodil color and joy that opened your post! As we turn toward oranges and browns, the sunny daffodil brightens me.

    I too attended both a memorial service this weekend and a brewery, though as part of the celebration of life. Spring reminds us to keep life close.

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