That Time I Stayed up Too Late and Waxed Poetic about Flowers

So here it is, early in the morn, day after the time change. Obviously I haven’t adjusted. I thought I’d check in with you all and share some pictures of flowers. I know you’re asking yourself, Why would she do this? It’s so random. 

I actually really enjoy flower gardening, believe it or not. I’ve spent many a happy hour digging in dirt and throwing around mulch with my sister-in-law (are you reading this, K!?) and family. Let me tell you, there is nothing like the smell of some rich mulch. Anyway, as this winter finally seems to be winding to a close (snow is still melting around here, but the weather is warmer), I wanted to share some pictures of some of my favorite flowers over the years. These are flowers I’ve grown, often bulbs I’ve been given. Perennials are the gift that keeps giving. And today I just wanted to share some of that bright-colored joy with you!

Bleeding Heart I loved watching come out every spring at our old house in VA

 

Peony from my Mother-in-law we transplanted

 

 

Tulip bed at our old house

 

Close up Tulip

 

Irises we thought were dead when we planted them, but they came up beautifully

 

Sunflowers we grew this past summer–oops not a perennial but still fun!

 

 

One of my fave flowers…my husband’s and my feet, standing by a hydrangea that was in our wedding. This would’ve been around our 15th anniversary. Can’t believe it has stayed alive so long.

Here’s hoping spring comes before long! How about you…what is your favorite flower? Do you like flower gardening?