Well, imagine my surprise when, this morning as I was checking into Blotanical, I realized that everyone was posting what was blooming in their gardens today. What followed was a flurry of getting out of my housecoat, getting dressed and running around the garden, camera in hand, looking for blooms. And I was not disappointed. In fact, I found some new blooms on my Mystery plant. It’s never bloomed before. I got it from a very good gardener at a garage sale a couple of summers ago and yes, it did have a tag, but I’ve lost it. If you know, please tell me. It’s the one at the top of the post.
I have just joined Blotanical, inspired by Karen at An Artist’s Garden and it’s been fun. And I must add that Karen has done a wonderful job of her photos as usual, and also it’s worth it to check out her last years photos too. Trust me on this. Garden Bloggers Bloom Day is hosted by May Dreams Garden and as soon as I’ve got this posted I’ll be zooming over there to add my blog to the day. And then, I suppose, spend more time checking out everyone else’s garden blooms for March. So here they are, with names,(just hover over with your mouse) if I know them, my blooms for March. Now, I must admit the magnolia is in my garden, but not yet planted. She is a gift from my sister Shirl, for my recent birthday. I am spoiled you know.
Helen, thank you for visiting and leaving such a nice comment on my blog post about Captain Steele. I’m glad to have made your acquaintance, and glad you’ve joined the family at Blotanical. It’s an interesting place, going through a few growing pains at present. Your artwork is gorgeous!
Hi Jodi, When I saw Captain Steele on “Recreating Eden” he seemed a very unique fellow and worth knowing. Your heartfelt words told us even more about him. As for Blotanical, I’m really enjoying it and the chance to meet so many gardeners and artists too. Glad you enjoyed our artwork!
HI Helen, your March blooms are lovely. I have never seen anything like the plant in the top photo. It is quite extraordinary .
Hi Melanie, Hopefully someone will recognize this plant. I can’t remember the house of the garage sale where I got it either. But, no worries, I like it even without a name. Or maybe I’ll just stay with Mystery Plant.
Helen, I am sorry, I am stumped as well. It looks like you have lots out for GBBD, I have only a helleborus in flower, not even any snowdrops yet!
Hi Deborah, We are lucky out here on the Wet coast, spring has sprung early I think. As for my mystery plant, I’m sure I’ll still love it without a name. I have noticed it is spreading a lot this year and I may have to transplant some as it gets pretty large leaves later in the summer.
aloha helen,
thank you for making comments on my artwork, i appreciate it and you have some beautiful blooms today….i was intrigued to see if anyone knew what that perrenial is but nothing yet…its unusual, flowers and the leaves…hope someone can identify it for you…i’m also curious.
have a nice sunday!
Aloha Noel, You are quite welcome, regarding my remarks on your paintings, they really are wonderful and I hope you keep having fun doing them. The mystery plant is still a mystery but I do love the flowers, so odd, a ball of flowers on a stock. I just wish I was a bit more organized sometimes and kept track….I always mean to, great intentions and all that.
Hi Helen, thanks to your blog, I didn’t miss spring’s first blooms afterall!
Hi Mary Lou, So glad you are back. Glad you enjoyed the blooms.