Today turned out to be a slow Monday, surely a temporary calm before the storm of a busy week to come. The weather forecast was for an afternoon of thunderstorms so I was debating whether or not to start on any major gardening projects. I decided to think it over while having breakfast and see what the weather would do.
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| I picked up an order of fresh farm eggs from the Garry's this weekend |
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| lovely colors! |
For breakfast, we had our usual: soft boiled eggs, toast with butter & jam accompanied with a hot cup of tea.
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| I like my boiled eggs "over easy" in the shell, simmered gently for 2 minutes is just about right |
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| breakfast is served! |
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| speckles! |
Totally satisfied after breakfast, I went out to the garden to survey the "situation". There was lots to do off course and the storms seemed to be holding back. I embarked on a privet and wild blackberry removing spree. This was followed by a pruning session. I cut back the Annabelle Hydrangeas, Asters , Artemesia and a host of other perennials. There were also countless weeds to pull. After going at it for over 4 hours, I decided it was time to stop when the storm warning sirens began to sound.
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| all cleaned up |
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| Tete a Tete & Ice follies Daffodils |
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| Helleborus, getting better by the day |
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| Nivalis Quince |
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| Nivalis Quince |
At it's peak in the garden today was my white quince. The entire clump was bursting with buds and beginning to open. I decided to prune it a little and bring a few flowering branches indoors to enjoy. Pruning encourages more branching, which will result in more flowers next year.
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| glass frog, perfect for anchoring branches |
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| English glass flower frog |
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| dramatic and beautiful |
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| I re-staked the orchids, something simpler to compliment the White Quince branches |
We had quite the downpour in the late afternoon. I was glad the garden got a good soaking. Spring is almost here to stay!
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