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The Crocus Bank is looking glorious (click any photo to enlarge it):
But I was pleasantly surprised to see this wee thing:
I purchased Corydalis ‘Pink Splash’ in 2004 from Odyssey Bulbs. Last year I moved it to a sunnier location, and instead of being the last corydalis to bloom, it is the first. Either that, or I’ve lost more corydalis. I’ll keep you posted.
My ‘Spring Glow’ Cornelian cherry is in full bud.If you look carefully at the close-up, you can see the one flower that is actually open.
This next photo was taken by my daughter Cadence.
Do you recognize this dramatic flower? It is “just” a Siberian squill. One of the great blessings of modern digital cameras is they enable us to see the details of small flowers more easily than ever before. I don’t think I realized before this year that the anthers of these flowers were also an exquisite blue, or that the pedicel was an inky navy.
Other flowers blooming:
- pink multiflora hyacinths
- chionodoxa
- daffodils just starting
- the plum hellebore has just opened, but daffodils nearby scarcely have buds
- one new eranthis on the south side
The snowdrops are past their prime, but I want to share one last photo with you, again by Cadence.
To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.
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Carol, May Dreams Gardens
// Apr 15, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Beautiful. I love the little blooms and the close ups with all the details!
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Annie in Austin
// Apr 15, 2008 at 6:46 pm
It’s good to see flowers on your page, Kathy, instead of snow - and it’s also good to know your daughter has that ability to see into the heart of things, just like her mom.
Digital cameras came too late for me to look at plants from my old northern gardens this way - I loved my flowers but wish I could have seen them like this! Knowing about the Inky navy pedicel is also a gift.
Congratulations on the Mousie nomination for best design!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
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Leslie Kuss
// Apr 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Your photos are so lovely…it is amazing to see the details those closeups can show.
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tedb
// Apr 15, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I’m happy because I don’t feel too far behind here in WI. We’re in the midst of crocus and squill. I didn’t check my Cornus mas today, but I know it’s not that far.
Kathy, do you know what the lavender crocus is doing so well in the photo?
Thanks
Ted
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Dee/reddirtramblings
// Apr 15, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Cadence is quite the photographer. Thanks for making me slow down and see the details on the one.~~Dee
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Bonnie
// Apr 15, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Tell Cadence she’s got talent- you might have to start outsourcing your garden photography to her!
I love the crocus bank. What a lovely shot.
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Pam/Digging
// Apr 15, 2008 at 10:25 pm
You have a staff photographer, it seems. She did a lovely job—beautiful photos.
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ChrisND
// Apr 15, 2008 at 10:42 pm
You have a nice crocus bank. I have to get me one next year. Actually, I decided I needed one after the crocus field image at The Occasional Gardener (hope you don’t mind the link).
Since it’s crocus season here, I guess I’m drawn to them in other gardens too.
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Jared
// Apr 15, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Even the pollen is blue! Gorgeous photos. Thanks!
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jodi
// Apr 16, 2008 at 12:15 am
Wonderful photos, Kathy, and your daughter did a stellar job on photography. Warmest congrats and best wishes on your Mousie nominations, too.
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mss @ Zanthan Gardens
// Apr 16, 2008 at 12:56 am
Those crocuses are lovely. How wonderful it must be to have a whole bank of them like that.
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kerri
// Apr 16, 2008 at 8:45 am
We have reason to celebrate this month’s GBBD Kathy! Finally…an assortment of outdoor blooms! I love you crocus bank. How lovely! The cornus mas is beautiful, and how lucky you are to have that pretty corydalis. My daffs are just beginning to open too.
Your daughter’s photo of the scilla is amazing.
Makes me want to go out with my camera and try that. Beautiful detail!
Looks like I’ll have to plant a new hellebore. Mine looks like it didn’t make it, but I haven’t quite given up hope yet.
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layanee
// Apr 16, 2008 at 2:39 pm
You are so right about the little details which can go unnoticed. Cadence has an eye all right! Even the cold climates are warming up aren’t they.
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kate
// Apr 16, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Lovely presents for your 50th birthday, I’d say. The crocus are looking spectacular - I had a moment of nostalgia remembering the crocus banks in Ottawa. I have yet to see any here this year.
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Nan Ondra
// Apr 16, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Yay, Kathy gets to share too! I must echo many of the other comments: Cadence’s photos are truly amazing. And so are yours, of course: such a beautiful sweep of crocus, and what gorgeous corydalis. I hope your other corydalis are ok as well.
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Cynthia
// Apr 17, 2008 at 9:54 am
OOPS! Happy Birthday Kathy! I’ve been busy with Hospice and getting ready to fly out and drive back from college with Son #2. Things ARE starting to bloom in your neck of the woods!
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Mr. McGregor's Daughter
// Apr 17, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Your Crocus bank is a stunner! I’m so glad Spring has finally made it to your garden. I agree with the other commenters that your daughter has real talent!
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Shady Gardener
// Apr 22, 2008 at 12:55 am
Beautiful Crocus Collection! What a thrill that must have been! Digital photography is great fun. Happy Spring!
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Kathy Purdy
// May 31, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Ted, I don’t remember the name of that crocus, but I listed all the varieties here. I hope by perusing the fall bulb catalogs you can attach a name to the one you fancy.
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