Monday, March 28, 2011

Snowdrop Grace

The last of the snowdrops grace the garden bed.  These early signs of spring have kept hope alive for nearly six weeks now. They are such elegant little beauties.  Their faces droop with gentleness and stay awake so beautifully when cut and brought into the house.  They make such sweet miniature bouquets that tuck nicely onto a windowsill or tea tray.  Their arrival seems to announce that crocus and daffodils soon will appear.  And they do.  From tiny white faces so close to the brown earth, they give way to purple and yellow as the season progresses and the soil warms up.  Although brighter colors and more magnificent blossoms showcase the garden now, the tiny snowdrops will not be forgotten and I know that I will eagerly be awaiting their tiny faces again next February.  Snowdrops.  First sign of spring.

6 comments:

  1. I always think of your mom when I see these!

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  2. I just love the appearance of snowdrops in the early spring. I don't have any in my yard, but each year I think I would like some. They do make such a lovely little bouquet.

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  3. How sweet these are - I am struggling to think if I have ever seen them before. Yes, in pictures but maybe not personally. They are so welcoming!

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  4. So sweet and delicate...

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  5. Oh, they are so delicate and lovely, La Tea Dah. They give me hope for spring. Susan

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  6. You flipped things about!

    I don't know that I've seen snowdrops except on blogs. I'm sure that no one I know who gardens has any. I'll have to check the stores for bulbs...do they grow from bulbs?

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