Signs of Spring

 

Peach Blossom

We have the first flowers on the peach tree!  No doubt, thanks to the rather warm temperatures we've been having, these past few days.  Every time the peach flowers bloom in January, I worry that a February cold snap will damage the flowers, but, so far, we've had plenty of peaches to harvest, every year.  This is an early bearing variety of peaches, with the first fruits ready for picking around the end of May.

Crocosmia

The first of the crocosmia flowers are also blooming.  I love their bright orange color.

Jade Plant Flowers

The jade plants are full of flowers, too:

Jade Plant

M was here on Wednesday and he transplanted one of the rose bushes.  He pruned it at the same time and we took some of the pruned stems to try and root them.  This time, I had him dip each cutting in rooting hormone to see if that will help.  Apparently, he didn't use any rooting hormones for the earlier cuttings.  

I am grateful for:

- The first peach blossom
- The lovely, sunny warm days
- Flowers in the garden
- M's help with the garden
- Signs that spring is just around the corner

My joyful activities included being in the garden and enjoying the flowers.

I know that many other places are experiencing snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, currently or, perhaps, rain.  But, are some of you seeing the first signs of spring?  Or, are you dreaming of spring and taking some time now to plan your spring garden?