First crocus of 2010
What a joy to see the first flowers of 2010, yellow crocus popping up through elfin thyme. It is an exaggeration to say that Spring has arrived, as Texas will be swinging back and forth between Winter and Spring for at least another month. But if crocus have shown their pretty blooms, can daffodils be far behind?
Hole in the ground, ready for bulbs
I had this hole dug one foot deep for bulbs. I covered it, but there was so much wind the covers blew off. We have had so much rain and snow that it filled with water which I bailed out this morning — right before it rained again. Next week is supposed to be sunny so hopefully it will soon be dry enough to plant bulbs.
Passion flower vine in oak
I realized some vines had spread up from their arbor into the oak tree, but I didn’t realize the extent to which they had grown until the oak had shed all its leaves. All greenery in this photo is passion vine. Temps in the 20s are expected in the coming weeks. If the vine isn’t killed by the freeze, I will have to pull it down so it doesn’t threaten the oak.
Elsie in the snow with collected leaves
It’s rare for Elsie to be still enough for a photo opportunity, so please forgive the poor lighting. Elsie was out in the snow Christmas Day investigating the leaves I have collected for use in the Labyrinth Garden. She is standing in the outside ring of the labyrinth; the leaves are temporarily piled up just beyond the labyrinth.
I love the way cosmos look when they have gone to seed. The flower first wilts and closes up tight. Then bursts open into this star of potential life in anticipation of next spring! It’s a Star of Hope, how appropriate for the season.
