Wanted: Warm blanket and soft pillow.

(Photo credit: R. Normandeau)

A grouping of Chionodoxa and Puschkinia poked out of my flowerbeds in a rare sunny moment last week. Unfortunately, further blooms in my garden have been arrested by the cold and freezing drizzle that has been falling on and off for the past three days. I can completely relate – the weather makes me want to go back to bed, too. 😉

I hope you have a relaxing Saturday! Do you have any plans to get out into your garden this weekend?

Spring stirrings…finally! (floweryprose.com)
Project 365/94 – Tiny Treasures (bellaremyphotography.com)
Fun Flower Facts: Glory in the Snow (Chionodoxa) (funflowerfacts.com)
happy spring! (jessamyntuttle.com)

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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

Sheryl Normandeau is a writer and gardening enthusiast living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in the foothills of the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

19 responses to “Wanted: Warm blanket and soft pillow.”

Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

April 6, 2013

Reblogged this on 20 Lines A Day.

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Donna@Gardens Eye View

April 6, 2013

Sheryl I had plans but the cold and rain are keeping me out so no work still in the garden and it needs to be cleaned up badly. Feeling glum today.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  April 8, 2013
  
  Oh…I really hope the sun came out for you! You more than deserve it! Here, the snow and rain lasted all weekend, but now the sun is peeking out a little for us. Things are looking up! 🙂
  
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Cathy

April 6, 2013

Lovely flowers Sheryl. I’m sulking indoors this weekend… still bitter cold out there, and grey too. Not enticing and my garden is still asleep anyway! I sowed my tomatoes though this week… hope the window sill is warm enough! Hope you have a sunny weekend!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  April 8, 2013
  
  Hopefully you had some sunshine come your way as well…it seems that this gloomy weather is everywhere right now! Happy to hear that you started your tomatoes, that’s always a cheery thing to do! 🙂 Do you plant mostly cherry tomatoes?
  
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  1. Cathy
    
    April 8, 2013
    
    A mix of cherry, plum, and beefsteak – a bit of everything and all new sorts to try! 😀
    
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    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
      
      April 10, 2013
      
      Sounds wonderful! You’ll have to keep us all posted on how things go over the summer! 🙂
      
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Boomdeeadda

April 6, 2013

We walked out for supper last night, thru the snow and slush and wind….I think I got in a time machine and accidentally arrived back in February, I hope your other early arrivers survive.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  April 8, 2013
  
  I know, it’s been crazy, hasn’t it? I so loved your “Think Green” post – that sums it all up beautifully! We just have to believe! 🙂
  
  Think Green
  
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gardeninacity

April 6, 2013

I just got back from a garden techniques class and after checking email and a few blogs will head out to resume spring clean up!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  April 8, 2013
  
  I’m so happy to hear from someone who is actually able to work in their garden…it’s nice to know that spring is actually happening SOMEWHERE! Hope you had a great weekend!
  
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Bella Remy Photography

April 6, 2013

Aren’t these the most precious flowers? I hadn’t heard of the Puschkinia, will definitely need to get some of those. Thank you so much for the pingback. Bella

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  April 8, 2013
  
  You’re very welcome! I love the little Puschkinia, too, they are simply adorable.
  
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Holleygarden

April 7, 2013

I mowed my fathers and grandmother’s yards for them. I will mow mine tomorrow. I hope the sun comes out for you and your flowers soon!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  April 8, 2013
  
  You’ve been busy! Hope you had a nice weekend! 🙂 It will be awhile before anyone does any mowing here…. I did notice before the snow came again, that the lawns are greening up ever so slightly. That’s certainly encouraging!
  
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hikingwithbarry

April 7, 2013

Your blog posts always fascinate me. It is enlightening to learn about the plants encountered regularly on mountain trails. This spring has been focussed on trail still covered with snow but soon the wild flowers will be putting on another spectacular display. BTW – Thanks for your link to Elkwood Snowshoe. And thanks for sharing your specific knowledge. It is bringing a new dimension to my wanderings. Just wish the memory was better.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  April 8, 2013
  
  Thank you, Barry! I’m not much of a spring hiker – I don’t really have the right gear for it at the moment – so I’m awaiting the arrival of good weather to get out to the mountains again. I’m really looking forward to checking out some of the places you’ve written about! I greatly enjoyed my foray into snowshoeing – that is definitely something I will do more of next year. I am planning to purchase snowshoes, rather than renting them, and I’ve already made a list of “newbie” trails in K-Country. Your posts are inspirational!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker

April 7, 2013

Have faith, spring has come to parts of the country and it is slowly rolling out to everyone.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  April 8, 2013
  
  I definitely need to “cultivate” patience! 🙂 Thank you so much for checking out Flowery Prose! You have a huge range of articles on Seattle Trekker – I am looking forward to reading more of them. Great work!
  
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