Working at picking up stray leaves
in the garden space.
I noticed a large branch that was
broken from a Salvia, or "Hot lips"
that was on the ground.
The cause of the break was from the
snow that we had in January.
I cut it from the main trunk,
then cut the branches so I
had a total of 4 branches.
I cut those at an angle and
the branch were green.
I placed the ends into some
Root Hormone powder
and then into pots.
Now I'll see if I have
recaptured my "green
thumb" and if I see new
growth as the weather warms.

Tulip tops chewed
new planted bulbs
darn Rabbit

Among the paths through
our garden here,
where Perennials planted
far and near.
Daffodils, Tulips, Hellebore ,
Columbine, shades and hues,
Grape Hyacinth; Bluebells too.
Hot lips or Salvia, draw forth,
Humming birds, for nectar sip.
Azaleas in shades of pink,
in this lovely garden space.
Rhododendrons towering above,
bringing colors of purple face
while I till the soil, in this garden space.

The thoughts of Spring
and plants new growth
are impeded and delayed,
by the new fallen snow.

I tire of this rain.
I really do,
as the ground
beneath my feet
has turned into goo.
The green of the lawn,
the greenest of all
is mostly moss,
not grasses, tall.
I'd better add something
to sweeten the soil,
that will be easy
and not be a toil.

If I had known
I'd been in this house
This long,
I wouldn't have
Planted the Lace Leaf Maple,
So close to the front door.
I should have removed
For transplanting, many years before.

The first of January, in our yard
and bulbs are showing.
Poking through the ground.
This is earlier than I recall
but the mild Winter,
surprised us all.
I hope the Rabbit
out there, somewhere,
does not make them
his eating fare.

Our family has propagated this beautiful plant starting with one cultivated by an ancestor a few generations ago. It is now present in our family homes in three different continents where it is admired for its beauty and serves to remind us to be thankful for the family connection it represents.

A perennial plant in the Amaryllis family native to Peru. It can be grown indoors in colder climates. The large white, beautiful and delicate flowers grow in a cluster of three to six on a stem about 15 inches long. Learn more.

Fall is here. Summer's spent.
time to make the Gardener's lament.
No more flowers. Blooms are gone.
Time is now, to plant some bulbs
and prepare the garden for Winter.

Grape Hyacinth.
Simply on a board.
Courtesy of our
young, granddaughter.
(2018)

A gentle breeze blows across my brow
as I dig holes for fall plantings.
The problem, I have, with
planting European Bluebells,
is the many roots that grow,
beneath the tree. Not big,
just small roots that must be cut.
Instructions are to plant under a tree
and they will multiply.
I'm anxious to see the results
next Spring.