It’s the first day of Spring: a season of hope, renewal, life.
If you’re able, go for a walk; wave to your neighbors and say ‘hi’ from a safe distance.
Observe the fresh, green growth on trees and bursts of color with flowers. Listen to birdsong; watch expectant parent birds carry leaf and grass to their nesting sites.
Life continues.
Open your windows, breathe in deeply the passing breeze. Keep in touch with loved ones: help your neighbors, especially the elderly and others, most vulnerable.
Stay safe.
My Gardener Says... 
Great advice.
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Thanks–it’s the norm, now.
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Same to you 💚
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TY–kiss your little ones!
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Lots and lots 🙂
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I still have photos of blue curls from the Rockport cemetery to post. I’m so glad I took the time to make that trip when I did. I’m going to miss visiting some other spots, which grieves me, but then again — I still have photos left to post from last spring’s glorious spread!
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Last spring and even into early summer was magnificent. I saw blue curls blooming on the path of one of my bike routes last week, before mine had opened up for business. I sent a photo to the woman who originally gave me seeds and hers hadn’t started. My poppies are just about done, so it’s time for some new players. 🙂
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I adore blue curls and haven’t seen any in many years. That is a seed that I hope to get by next year. It’s a lovely photo.
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My mother loved the blue curls. They and rain lilies always make me think of her. Thanks for posting!
Amy Culbertson
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Oh, that’s nice, Amy. I have some of my mother’s amaryllis and her crinum lilies, so I understand the nostalgia.
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Wise words and a beautiful flower. Thank you!
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Thanks, Jason. Be well!
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I’ve seen plenty of blue curls this month. The species seems to be having a good season.
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It really does seem to be a good year. Like you, I’ve seen some growing on pathways that I walk or ride. I’m enjoying mine. The bees will enjoy, too, once the drippy wet stops.
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I’m hoping the drippy wet means we’ll have good wildflowers over the next month or two.
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Yes, me too. But I need to get out and weed, even if the squish factor of the soil is real.
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The plot across the path from one of mine has a blooming passion vine. It is covered in gulf fritillary caterpillars and I thought of you. How are you doing? How’s your vine this year?
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The vine is full of caterpillars. I’ve seen plenty of adults and chrysalises in the garden. The biggest problem now is the constant pulling up of those sneaky passion vine seedlings–they’re aggressive.
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I had no idea they were so vigorous! Would you sow one again anyway?
There was also a longer black fuzzy one (looong fur fibers, not the more common (to my childhood anyway) short fibers like on the brown banded black ones up north.)
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Yes, I love passion vine and their butterflies. I purposely planted is a spot that I’m near or walk by frequently, to keep control.
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Great reminder that spring is the time of renewal.
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Yes. I’ts been gorgeous here, which helps with that “hope” thing. 🙂
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