By admin | April 16, 2009
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
High 57 F
Low 37 F
Yes, we have blooms here today and they are even outside in the garden. The above photo shows purple crocus, winter aconite and hellebores in the same frame. This is exciting news, to have more than one flower blooming in the garden in the same area. The snowdrops are done and their grass like foliage adds a bit of fine texture to the newly composted bed.
In this crocus area, there are also some tulips which have been in the bed for quite a while and should be replaced. There is no telling whether or not they will bloom this year as they are getting a bit on in years. 
The white crocus have been a source of pure delight this year. They are multiplying nicely and glow in the early morning and late afternoon as the low sun provides backlighting for the clear,
white petals. Cool temperatures and adequate moisture have lengthened their bloom period. 
The river of bulbs is starting to bloom and while it seems there are gaps, I call them the smooth rapids,
those are spaces where species tulips and camassia will bloom if the deer stay away.
I have been spraying but the deer are persistent and one miss in the schedule as the foliage expands will mean ‘come and get it’ to the deer. You can see the ragged tops of the tulips in the above picture.
The glory of the snow are blooming right through the leaf debris still blanketing this bed. This light blue shows from quite a distance and these bulbs do naturalize quite well. Daffodils right by the corner of the house add a trumpet of color to yet another uncleaned bed.
The last blooms in sight are the Lillium plasticum which bloom throughout the year but their color does seem to be fading a bit. 
They still make me smile. I hope Bloom Day makes you smile. Many thanks to Carol of May Dreams for hosting yet another Bloom Day. How many is this Carol?
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