Spring Has Arrived

Another favorite...My Garden in Spring

Spring is slowly arriving in my garden. I took a walk around this morning to see what is coming up. The Daphne has lost her blooms and the daffodils are almost gone. The Hellebores were blooming in February thus the common name of "Lenten Rose". Also sometimes called "Christmas Rose" I would then assume that some varieties bloom at Christmas. Mine still have blooms and are going to seed. The few I planted a few years back have spread like nothing else. Except maybe the Lemon Balm which is now a weed popping up every where. 

Daphne is a genus of between 50 and 95 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs in the family Thymelaeaceae, native to Asia, Europe and north Africa. They are noted for their scented flowers and poisonous berries.

Hellebore bloom with seed pods

Genus, Helleborus, comprises approximately 20 species of herbaceous or evergreen perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae.

Hepatica

 I have a lovely native bed at the edge of the woods at the back of my yard where I have planted only native plants. The Hepatica,Trilliums, and Dwarf Crested Iris are the first to come up. Since the Hostas haven't come up yet the deer will munch on the Trillums until their favorite Hosta snack arrives. I will have to see how long they last if I don't hurry up and buy some more "Deer Off" spray. It works until I run out.   

Trillium

I love this flowering Quince. I was afraid I wouldn't have any spring blooms on it. The warm weather at Christmas (70 degrees here in Georgia) caused the daffodils to come up early as well as the Quince. However, it has not disappointed me this spring. I even think it has more blooms than ever. 

Last photo for today is my garden rooster. Lovely gift from my grandsons last year. He is watching over the chives which are ready to bloom. I don't need to buy dried chives any longer as I have a good supply already! 

Until later, enjoy a few of my favorite plants from my spring garden.