How I wish I could capture the scent of this shrub totally covered in bloom. I’ve not known many fragrances as intoxicating and lovely. I cannot help myself as I make many trips to drink in the heady scent heedless of any consequences!
For my gardening friends – viburnum carlesii – go quickly and find one to add to your gardens!
My body is glad for my mind’s distractions giving a respite form raking, weeding, rock moving and transplanting. Even the glory of a common weed draws me.
Many years ago I received a spring greeting card with a lovely flower person. The caption remains with me – “Very few things can delight,” she realized, “like the fresh wonders of spring.” I agree!
My best observations are in the brilliant morning light making it so hard to pull on the gloves and get to work!
I’m so happy to share these fresh wonders with you!
Winter still and earth stirs the plants to know that spring comes.
The light begins to change again and I hunt among dried leaves and find a gift in February, Lenten Roses. I carry one away to gaze into amazing beauty.
I can’t seem to get enough of gazing into these beautiful flowers. We have been enjoying this hydrangea since before Christmas. I would so love to have this Shooting Star growing in my garden – earthbound stars in moonlight glow.