we appear mostly to be growing small plastic animals and cars. 

I may be Beelzebub also.

I may be Beelzebub also.

you're magical.

however, if it turns out that this is the only trick you can do, you wont be invited to too many parties.

I was going to turn the compost but it's one solid frozen mass still. I poured some hot water on it and a half hour later adult houseflies were swarming around. W. T. F.

I've had that problem before- the crocuses budded but I never saw a flower -couldn't work out if it was birds or mice.  Fortunately no such problem this year- we have had a nice display- starting to get a little tired now.  The daffs are just about in bloom now (not at the full display stage) however I was very late in planting bulbs this year so an grateful for anything that is coming up! 

Clematis armandii absolutely stunning at the moment- cannot recommend it highly enough.  Roses energetically growing (should have pruned them- oops) and peach tree still in full bloom.

Whole garden needs a big clean up but it was too damn chilly today after a lovely day yesterday when I could of done it but was full of kids commitments- ballet and parties.

Clematis (last year's photo-even better now).

I was going to turn the compost but it's one solid frozen mass still. I poured some hot water on it and a half hour later adult houseflies were swarming around. W. T. F.

I was going to turn the compost but it's one solid frozen mass still. I poured some hot water on it and a half hour later adult houseflies were swarming around. W. T. F.

The potatoes are planted! 
Hopefully lettuce and spinach tomorrow.

Jrzy, I seem to remember that you were interested in some Cardinal Climber seeds. Do you want some Cleome seeds, too?

If it will survive in your climate (which I would imagine it would) you should consider getting one- it is one of the earliest things to flower in our garden.

I've had that problem before- the crocuses budded but I never saw a flower -couldn't work out if it was birds or mice.  Fortunately no such problem this year- we have had a nice display- starting to get a little tired now.  The daffs are just about in bloom now (not at the full display stage) however I was very late in planting bulbs this year so an grateful for anything that is coming up! 

Clematis armandii absolutely stunning at the moment- cannot recommend it highly enough.  Roses energetically growing (should have pruned them- oops) and peach tree still in full bloom.

Whole garden needs a big clean up but it was too damn chilly today after a lovely day yesterday when I could of done it but was full of kids commitments- ballet and parties.

Clematis (last year's photo-even better now).

yeah, I remember last year's flowers lasted a very long time. I was under the impression that they bloomed much earlier though.

Don't worry about the hellebores. As soon as the new growth starts, I trim back the old damaged leaves. They are quickly replaced with the new leaves. Mine has several buds already. I just love them. The flowers last for at least a month.

yeah, our crocus didn't bloom yet either, I think the critters ate the bulbs. the daffs are budded. I haven't looked at the perennial beds closely. I'm hoping to get out there tomorrow to clean them up. I do have lamb's ear starting. and the wild violets have taken over the lawn and garden. there are some areas so thick with violets, it feels like walking on carpet.

my hellebore don't look so good. lots of winter damage to the leaves. this is the second year for them so I don't know what to expect.

I am so happy to see spring!
There were no crocus here, so I planted about 50 bulbs between November and January.
Most of them are up and three have bloomed already.
The daffs are up, the bleeding heart has broke ground.
The hellebore I planted is sending up new growth and flower buds