We thought spring might be on the way. Wrong.
Instead of sowing seeds and planting bulbs we had snowdrifts. Happily they are melting now so we are back to the mud of early February.
Luckily I'd brought in some more twigs of Forsythia two weeks ago and now they are just right for a vase having opened up in the warm.
I should add that the Forsythia I cut about a month ago has only just dropped it's petals, very good value at this difficult time of year. Everything else looks pretty sad and we will have to wait and see what has survived the week of -5 temperatures and bitter winds.
The strong winds made pretty drifts. This is my front bed completely covered in snow.
For plenty of varied vases visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for In a Vase on Monday.
That's a lovely shaped snowdrift, and hopefully under this your plants will have been protected from that chilly easterly wind. I agree with you on Forsythia...
ReplyDeleteThe drifts were very pretty and there still seem to be quite a few around. We will wait and see.
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ReplyDeleteA simple but effective arrangement - I like the way you have tied the twigs together loosely with string. I think I will have to plant a Forsythia - how long does yours usually flower for?
ReplyDeleteI'm not really sure, I think it flowers for a few weeks and now I'll have to take note. This is part of a hedge so it is not taking up valuable space in a border, though leafy and green for the rest of the year it is not terribly inspiring.
DeleteA sunny Forsythia is always perfect for a vase. The snow highlights the strong design of your garden. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteIt is sunny and so was the day but we have had rain today to wash the snow away.
DeleteThe snow drifted here too; looks like we had similar amounts of snow and temperatures last week; I'm glad it has all gone now! Love your Forsythia; it probably has almost more value in a vase than in the garden.
ReplyDeleteNo, as I said above, not the most inspiring shrub but so cheerful in the grey months.
DeleteI am certainly sold on the idea of finding a spot (out of the way!) for some forsythia, just for the joy of these early vases - yours is lovely. I started my March sowings last week, but will have several batches to do as I can only fit about 12 on the stand next to the AGA. My February sowings are not quite ready to prick out yet but should Hopefully romp away now temperatures are rising! Enjoy your sowings too :)
ReplyDeleteLet's hope that was the worst of the weather and we can head on into spring. I think you are already ahead of me but I will certainly enjoy the sowing and the growing.
DeleteSo very pretty posing atop the snow! Let's hope that this was winter's last hurrah and that spring will make haste!
ReplyDeleteI do hope so!
DeleteForsythia in bloom is always so cheerful and welcoming!
ReplyDeleteI have it on my kitchen windowsill where it makes me smile.
DeleteOh my look at that snow....glad it is melting. We had a foot and a half here with more on the way they say so the melt will be slow and spring will be later this month. Nice to see your forsythia in bloom. Adds a spring touch in the snow!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you had much more than us but you'll be glad to see the end of it. Spring will be more precious for being anticipated for so long.
DeleteI took your lead an brought some forsythia inside - it took a while - but it's flowering now. Thank you for the tip.
ReplyDeleteOh good, it lasts a long time when out too!
DeleteOh my! That lone crocus really tells the story. Weather whiplash seems to be common the world over now. Here, in Southern California, it felt as though we'd leapfrogged into summer back in January, only to get hit with our coldest days beginning in mid-February. My garden is also in a confused state.
ReplyDeleteOh dear and it's still short of rain I expect. The weather is certainly a worry but I suppose ours was not wrong for the time of year. Just a shock.
DeleteI always keep jugs of forsythia to see me through the coldest months. It's worth growing just to bring a bit of sunshine into the house.
ReplyDeleteI got the idea from you so thank you, and now you see it is passed on to Sandra.
DeleteThat is a good idea. It looks pretty against the snow. I must do the same!
ReplyDeleteDo. Let's pass the idea on.
DeleteI must remember to do that next time. What a good idea. I love early forsythia. I’ve brought some cherry twigs into the greenhouse. They have huge promising buds. Last year they bloomed weeks early in a bucket, forced on the greenhouse. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking at other shrubs now and wondering what else I can bring in.
DeleteOh it looks as if you had a good amount of snow Alison. We escaped lightly. The forsythia looks brilliant against a snowy background. There is a large shrub just outside our allotment gate. I must remember to try and snip next time I'm there.
ReplyDeleteWe don't often get snow here but we had a fair amount and lots of wind to blow it. Thankfully it didn't last long. I look forward to seeing your snipped Forsythia.
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