The bleeding heart and the jonquils were pretty beaten down by the snow so I rescued what was flattened on the ground before a big rain storm turned them to mush. The lily-of-the-valley are starting to bloom. They, like the violets, are more like weeds, but I love the scent and keep a small bunch in the bathroom for their entire season.
On September 29, I had the closing on my condo. Everything that was not going to the buyers was out and packed in the ABF moving truck which had by the been taken over to the storage units. Don thought it would take him until Wednesday to finish packing the truck with the help of his son. It took him until late Thursday with Chris' help and mine. Kevin was supposed to help load as well but he was in a mountain bike accident and wrecked his shoulder the week before. That added driving him to doctor appointments to my to do list and dong some shopping for him plus jobs around the house that might need two functioning upper limbs. We stayed with Kevin on Friday night after the closing and then had a suite in an extended stay place for the coming week. This was the worst possible time to have to get a room because the prices balloon during leaf peeping season if you can even find a room at all. But it was close to the storage units where we were working and it was dog friendly. We ju
They are so sunny and pretty. Perfect symbols of spring.
ReplyDeleteWow, I wish I lived near you. I love flowers in the house but seldom think to buy any. I don't have a yard to grow any.
ReplyDeleteSo glad the snow left you some lovely vase fillers.
ReplyDeleteI probably need to grow some Bleeding Hearts since that is what every one calls me.
Think I'll dust off my vases as the roses are finally blooming. Thanks for the reminder.
It's amazing that they survived the snow so well! Lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love our bleeding hearts too, and violets and lily of the valley! I finally convinced my husband- the gardener- that violets are not a weed! Neither is my mint that is growing like crazy!! -- Lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. It's so nice to see the results of your hard work in the garden.
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