Friday, 15 February 2013

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day - February 2013

It's that time of the month again, to record what's in bloom.
But because of the recent heavy snowfall, this is going to be one very short post.

Galanthus Sam Arnott, commonly known as snowdrops. The clue is in the name. Despite the snow they've managed to bloom.

 Clematis armandii, the first bloom of the season. This clematis should be in full bloom in a few weeks.


Helleborus orientalis, the Lenten Rose , love 'em. You wouldn't believe the contortions I had to make to get these photos. They face downwards, you see, but because of the recent snow they were really sulking.

And that's your lot I'm afraid. If you want to see what's blooming around the world today, please visit May Dreams Gardens where Carol is hosting this meme.

And finally, totally off topic, again, have you heard about the recent discovery of King Richard III in a Leicester car park ?  Leicester is just down the road from here, well it's a very long road, a motorway actually, but I digress. A tomb has just been designed, but some folk are saying they want a memorial that also depicts the discovery of his bones. What on earth are they thinking of ?   A parking meter ?
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16 comments:

  1. Angie15 February 2013 at 18:35

    If our council here in Edinburgh had anything to do with it - the memorial would cost in excess of £20m and be another white elephant!!
    Lovely blooms Crystal - I meant to join in this blog theme today but was too busy to take some pictures. I know what you mean about the contortions you need to make to get a close up of a hellebore flower - maybe best doing some stretching excersises first :)

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    1. Crystal17 March 2013 at 20:54

      Hi Angie,
      I didn't join in the March meme. Nothing in bloom that I haven't already featured. Very disappointing.

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  2. Anonymous15 February 2013 at 18:50

    Hi Crystal,

    I think you're doing well, considering it's February! Your Hellebores are further along than mine anyway... Still waiting for my fancy ones to stop teasing me and actually open! That's what February is; a tease! We wait and wait for Snowdrops, then we wait for Crocus, Iris and the list is ending. Then, suddenly everything is bursting to life and there's too much to take in :)

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    1. Crystal17 March 2013 at 20:55

      Hi Liz,
      Did well in February but March is a non starter at the moment.

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  3. HELENE16 February 2013 at 00:25

    I saw the program about King Richard III, facinating! Not sure about the memorial thingy! Your hellebores are further gone than mine, as mine have not opened properly yet. The double one with freckles look beautiful!

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    1. Crystal17 March 2013 at 20:56

      Hi Helene,
      The hellebores are now looking very sorry for themselves, winter's back.

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  4. Kelli18 February 2013 at 09:16

    Very pretty blooms. I just love snowdrops.

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    1. Crystal17 March 2013 at 20:57

      Hi Kelli,
      I've got a garden full of snowdrops at the moment but not much else in bloom. And it's snowing again, oh no.

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  5. Alistair19 February 2013 at 11:36

    I always like to see what's in other folks gardens, in fact I think I should have named my blog The Nosy Gardener instead of the meaningless title, which is now too late to change. The Clematis armandii really fascinates me and I must give it a try, although it may be pushing the barriers. The Richard 111 stuff has really captured my attention.

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    1. Crystal17 March 2013 at 20:59

      Hi Alistair,
      The clematis has survived some really bad winters here, so it might be worth a go for you.

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  6. hilary20 February 2013 at 17:24

    Hi, I just found your blog. I'm a Texan but was born a Lancashire girl. My Aunt lives there in Sheffield. I have visited many times. We love to visit a beautiful garden/park when I visit. We also go to the beautiful hills around Sheffield and visit the gardens. I love England and must be a true Brit as my favorite weather is rainy, overcast days. I've never learned to appreciate the extreme heat of Texas, but this is where my immediate family is. I've often wondered how different it would have been to have been raised in Darwen/Blackburn and not the Deep South. I'm glad to have found your blog. I'll keep in touch with my native land vicariously.

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    1. Crystal17 March 2013 at 21:00

      Hi Hilary,
      Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll try and put a bit more Sheffield news in future posts.

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  7. Giga26 February 2013 at 22:13

    Czekam na przebiśniegi w moim ogrodku z utęsknieniem. Pozdrawiam.
    Waiting for snowdrops in my garden with longing. Yours.

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    1. Crystal17 March 2013 at 21:01

      Hi Giga,
      I've got plenty of snowdrops, but not much else in bloom.

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  8. Anonymous14 March 2013 at 11:16

    I would definitely not mess with the remains of the dead! Especially a King! Rest in peace indeed!

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    1. Crystal17 March 2013 at 21:05

      Hi Jayne,
      Did you see the bit where the archeologist damaged the skull with a pick-axe?
      And now there's a heated debate about his final resting place, Leicester or York.
      They'll start up the War of the Roses again if they're not careful.

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