We've broken records for rainfall in 2020 and I haven't felt much like taking photos. When we get a few days of sunshine like we have over the past several days, it is a pure joy.
There were multiple signs of spring on a recent outing. I don't think I've ever noticed these pussy willows in previous years.
I hurriedly snapped a few photos with my phone's camera of both the pussy willows and the croci.
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| Croci coming up |
Indoors I'm babying these small Fiddle Leaf Fig plants purchased in December. I've managed to keep them alive through the cold winter months and they will be ready to be repotted in a few weeks time.
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| Two new leaves have come out since mid-December (the small ones at the top). |
When I purchased the two plants this one in the top photo didn't look like it would survive. The large leaf at the top had some holes in it. I'm not sure what causes the problem but it doesn't seem to have gotten any worse. I've called her Mary.
The other plant looked healthier but was very slow to grow a new leaf. One has come out and a second one has been looking to sprout over the past week or more. It might take awhile longer. I've called this one Harry and he is a big brother to Mary.
I've heard it said that one should talk to their plants. This idea has been around since the late 1800s and has actually been a subject of a small study. You can read more about it here. I've never been one for talking to plants but I try it now and then. Truth be told, long ago when my late mom started growing indoor plants, she talked to them because she heard from someone that talking to them helped them grow. She had tremendous success with her plants.
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| The smaller, lighter green leaf in front is the new one. Can you see the little green shoot coming out? |
Lovely shots. Early signs of spring here too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Spring is coming!
ReplyDeleteHello, lovely images. I am glad the rain stopped and the sun was shining. Pretty plant. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the light on the trees. Spring is coming!!
ReplyDeleteMy son's comment on Maple Ridge weather,"It rained on 30 of 31 days in January and tomorrow we get a break...it's going to snow!"
ReplyDeleteLovely signs of spring, and I love your cute new plants, "Harry and Mary". I do hope they will respond to your TLC and sweet conversations...and they may just grow big and strong and happy because you love them!! I think that is a wonderful concept and it's probably why I don't have good luck with house plants. I ignore them too much! So I must reconsider this and try again! Have a beautiful day and hopefully some warmer days to come.
ReplyDeleteI have a few plants that I try to encourage along...I'm a believer in talking to all nature. I love Pussy Willows! My mother had one outside of her back porch, I have fond memories of cutting off branches and putting them in tall vases...I'm so glad to see signs of Spring! We are still in a deep freeze, but I know that it will be warm sooner or later. Have a wonderful week-end!
ReplyDeleteYou have blue sky and crocus so ahead of us! But our sun is out today (and yesterday) -- a terrific change of pace!
ReplyDeleteGlad that things are brightening up where you are. Take care. Have a good weekend, Diane
ReplyDeleteIt certainly looks like signs of spring! Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photographs you've shared, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
We have no signs of Spring yet. It looks lovely! I'm impressed with your green thumb.
ReplyDeleteWe had a bitterly cold, pure sunshine day today. One place I visited had a woman twirling around in the parking lot, telling her friends she was dancing in the sunshine, and look, it's only 28 degrees out here.
ReplyDeleteNice to see the shoots coming out from the ground. Over here, we are hoping for more rain to cool down the heat.
ReplyDeleteHi Joyful! This will sound very suburban but its true--- i never realized Pussy Willows grew on trees!! I have only seen them as "cut flowers" or in vases!!! Oh dear, the truth comes out, I am a city/suburban gal!! I like your photos and the promise of spring in them!! Lots of love!!♡
ReplyDeleteLove your header photo. Sorry to hear you have had bad weather but it has given you time to look after your indoor plants. Talk to them they like it. I scold mine for sulking sometimes.
ReplyDeleteWonderful signs and photos of Spring ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Record level of different weather are happening around the world. I have been through very warm winter with sporadic cold spells. It is said right before the spring is the coldest, so I think have to wait one more cold spell. The signs of spring are uplifting. I’ve heard about saying compliments or singing to plants for their healthy growth. Have happy days ahead.
ReplyDeleteYoko
Our daffodills and croci are already blooming...it's such an early spring this year...and then we had snow late last week...so winter is not over yet...
ReplyDelete~Have a lovely day!