If April showers bring May flowers...
what will May showers bring??
Hopefully more flowers and not more mud!!
(click photos to enlarge)
Be still my Bleeding Heart!
they hands down win the award
for the most whimsical flower!
the wild variety is so much softer colored...
and so much more delicate...
I would hate to choose a favorite...
the happy spikes of variegate Ajuga....
another variety of Ajuga with Rockcress in the front,
there are also Tulips and Daffs in the back.
this seems to be my catch all bed in spring...
when I buy a pot of this or that for planters,
I take the bulbs out after they wither
and plant them here...
it makes for a happy show,
in an easy to see location
for those wet spring days...
the Windflowers are winding up...
Bluebells in all their glory!
the plants in the bog are beginning to bloom....
this is Pickerel Rush...
the first Columbines are just popping open...
the Lilacs want to open...
but are insisting on a bit more sun!!
I am joining...
and
Thanks for visiting me!
38 comments:
Gorgeous Bella, your garden is amazing! Thankful for April showers!!!
I like bleeding hearts, especially the white ones!
Dear Bella,
We are so lucky to be able to see such wonders of nature. My poor blind friend can not see what we do. I spend many moments describing a bleeding heart and making her feel it as she hold's it in her hand. It is the best part of sharing. Life is beautiful!
Beautiful shots. You are so blessed to have so many different flowers in your yard. I love the bleeding heart!
What a beautiful showing you have. My first Columbines have opened up, too. They are one of my favorite spring flowers. I have not had much luck with bleeding hearts, I don't think our winters get cold enough here
but I love seeing yours. So pretty!
My oh mY oh my...those such beautiful images.
The Columbines are just so very,very intricate, delictate and lovely.
You are an excelent photographer !
You have made my evening.
Rose
Lovely photos! Enjoyed them a lot. Susan
Hi Bella
I just love pastel shades and you have lots of lavender coloured flowers that appeal to me.
We have had a number of warm gardening days in a row but rain is on the horizon for us now too.
Hugs,
Judith
I too have been wondering what the May showers will bring. I say enough already!
Your gardens are beautiful!!!!
Your "catch all" garden is gorgeous! I've seen planned beds that aren't nearly as lovely. ;)
Thanks for joining the party, Bella. I'm glad to have you back!
Blessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
My lilacs are waiting for a little sunshine too! Soon, I hope, soon :)
~Chris
Oh Bella, Your garden has given you beautiful gifts! They are so pretty and what a variety. Have a good day....Julian
Everything is so pretty! I didn't know that there were purple bleeding hearts too!
~tricia
Just lovely! I'm envious. I have two white bleeding heart plants coming in the mail....they will replace the old plant which didn't come up this spring.
we just planted some bleeding hearts. My 10 year fell in love with them. They are amazing little flowers. Your photos are the best.
Your bleeding hearts are so beautiful, thanks for walking us through your garden!
This is lovely indeed. Such beautiful combination of soft hued colors. So pretty!
Absolutely gorgeous flowers Bella!! Those purple ones are sooo pretty!
Beautiful! This is my favorite time in the garden I think...lush and fresh and all blues whites and pinks,my favorites! Come to 2nd Saturdayz and visit!
Deb @ Garden Party
Your gardens are getting so pretty now. They look so full. Love the bleeding hearts and the columbines.
Always love coming to visit you to see what is going on at Bella's Cottage and seeing your gorgeous photo's! Thanks for linking your post to Cottage Flora Thursday's xoox, tracie
Lovely photos here!! really nice 'simple pleasure'!
glad to be following you now...
I admire yor ability to remember what everything is! A good skill if you're going to live in the garden of Eden. xx
I didn't realize there were native bleeding hearts that were purple. I still love the whimsical red ones. All your flowers are adorable. Such soft colors. Beautiful.
Flowers are always welcome at the Simple Pleasures party. They just make the world a much happier place.
HI BELLA BLEEDING HEARTS SO DELICATE AND SO BEAUTIFUL,COLUMBINES ARE SO DAINTY TO.THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTYS,YOUR GARDEN WILL BE IN FULL BLOOM IN NO TIME AND YOU WILL MAKE OUR WORLD HAPPIER WITH YOUR ,BEAUTIFUL POSTS..HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY..BLESSINGS..SANDRA
Hi Bella,
you have captured the beauty of your garden so well!
We could use some sunshine here too.
carolyn
Soo love Bleeding Hearts. Mine are now in bloom.Your florals are gorgeous, Bella.
Have a beautiful PINK weekend.
TTFN ~
Marydon
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Your pictures are beautiful as I am a flower lover ....Enjoy each one ...many blessings to you
I love how spring brings out all of the beautiful blue flowers. Your gardens are lovely Bella.
Debbie
I am so glad to find another gardener! I found you when I linked onto Blooming Tuesday. Great Pictures! Stop by and see what I have blooming today! I am a new follower!
Very pretty Bella! It's neat that you have all those blooms even in the rain-enjoy:@)
What beautiful blooms. Love all the blues. Blues can be hard to find.
I love all the pretty blooms in your garden.
Suffia
Welcome to Bloomin' Tuesday. Bleeding Heart is one of my favorites! Great photos. Lovin' all the pretty purples too! Jean
The bleeding heart is such a gorgeous flower, and I agree that it's hard to choose a favorite. They're all beautiful!
Your bleeding hearts are wonderful! Thanks for sharing these fun pix! paula from Idaho
http://bucketideasforgardening.blogspot.com/
Just lovely! You have a wonderful garden.
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