Category: Spring Flowers

Flowers in December – Swiss Giant Pansies Morning Glories and a Sunflower

Spring Flowers, sunflowers

It has been unseasonably warm here, meaning I have been enjoying some unexpected blooms in my garden! Today I photographed a sunflower, Swiss Giant Pansies, and hige morning glories. I discovered this little yellow sunflower in the greenhouse; its bright petals had a miniature, demure presence. I love little surprises like this, as they remind me to appreciate every day; each bloom feels like a moment in time, a little treasure to find in the everyday routine, a reminder that serenity often lies in the simplest of things. It’s moments like these that inspire me to spend more time in my garden just looking around and watching for signs of life and change. They say the early bird gets the worm, but the early gardener gets the best pictures of the day!

Starting Spring Flowers from Seeds

General gardening, Spring Flowers

I am so tired of buying bulbs and having them rot or be destroyed by pests. They are expensive too! This year, I decided to save money. I am going to use my early blooming daylilies for the front flower bed and start some flowers from seed. On November 22nd, I started my first batch of seeds. I used Miracle-Gro seed starting mix with a little extra compost, perlite, and vermiculite added. It was still quite warm in my zone 8b garden, so I started them inside my garden shed under grow lights. Now, after a month they are ready to transfer to my cold frame since we have a cold front coming in. My lavender sprouted poorly, so I plan to experiment with winter sowing this year.