“…To experience there, too, where one has never been before, one’s own continuity of being and, at the same time, to feel that something in your heart, somehow indigenous to this new land, is coming to life from the moment of your arrival. You feel your blood infused with some new intelligence, wondrously nourished by things you had no way of knowing.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke, Letter to a friend
I feel like I am coming into a new land. Not the garden or a move, but a sense of place and being within. Seeds are beginning to grow, and not quite popping through yet, but there is growth none-the-less.
Growth like in the garden. Needing lots of care and nourishment. Purging the emotional waters, warmth of the heart to coax the seeds to grow. And food for the soul. But as these things begin for me, personally, I will defer to my garden that is growing and greening.
More daffodils after the rain pictured above, and a few mini daff ‘Minnow’ that are so adorable.
And muscari ‘Mountain Lady’….I love the blue and white of this one that I grow. These two flowers made it into my latest vase. But there are a few more things showing off.
Siberian Iris ‘Snow Queen’ beginning to grow and hopefully flowering this year.
Clematis ‘Chacewater’
Hellebore with maybe a flower.
And Korean lilac ‘ Miss Kim’, I think, looking like it will also flower this year, finally.
‘The Fairy’ rose is back and putting on lots of growth…
As well as the Slowmound Mugo Pine from Iseli Nursery.
Species tulip ‘Little Beauty’ setting up flower buds.
But as daffodils are still among the few flowers blooming, I will enjoy them with a bit of muscari in a vase.
With this vase, I am joining in with the wonderful meme, In A Vase On Monday, from Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.
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That’s a lovely combination Donna. Blue and yellow! And your garden seems to be coming along well. Have a good week!
Yes spring is definitely in full swing.
It must be so exciting watching your garden come to life again, Donna, especially after so many false starts. You have lots of treasures coming through, so thank you for sharing some of them in your vase today
It is so heartwarming right now and just what my soul needs.
I’m glad to see that your garden is on a roll, Donna. That Muscari is a charmer.
Thanks Kris. It always brings me joy
Oh we both have daffodils in our vases this week Donna Yours look beautiful with the muscari and in a deep blue vase. Hope that you have a good week.
Oh I do love that we both are featuring daffs.
Sweet mini-daffs and I like M. ‘Mountain Lady’, she’s a beauty!
Thanks Eliza!
Loveliness, Donna. New plants and new experiences are exciting. 🙂
Absolutely Beth. Thanks.
The hyacinths scent your livingroom ?
Yes and it is heavenly.
Beautiful to see the spring growth. Glad you are finding it in your personal journey as well.
Thanks and your comment came through.
I love your post photographs and your words too. I feel my garden expresses my soul so much better than my words can do. Beautiful post.
Oh thank you so much. Your words mean so much to me. ❤️