Another Bloomday is here and there is a real feeling of spring in the air.
We have had the most amazing 2 weeks of sunny warm weather, although some nights have been below freezing. The good weather has meant that most of the weeding of the beds is done, I’ve pruned the Wisteria and most of the roses and the beds are mulched to help reduce the weeding later on.
As I was working I could see many of the Tulips are coming up, this means I’ll have to prune back the Perovskia in the formal beds very soon or we’ll be treading on the tulips planted there.
I found these dainty, nodding violas near the hedge, I didn’t plant them, they just arrived, so extra special for that reason. Click on the photo to see what else is flowering today.
A very happy February bloomday to everyone and a special thank you to Maydreams garden, where you can see all the flowers blooming around the world. Thanks again Carol
Creating my own garden of the Hesperides 
Hi Christina, gorgeous blossom close-ups, and your euphorbia is looking wonderful. The violas are delightful, and as you said, all the more special for having chosen their own home. How wonderful that the weather has allowed you to get so much done in the garden. I find myself watching the forecast obsessively trying to work out when my next dry day is likely to be to make sure I don’t have other things planned that would get in the way of making the most of it in the garden. Still, the bulbs are clearly enjoying the moist weather. Have a great week in your lovely garden.
Hope the weather improves for you Janet, it does make one feel so much better being able to get outside!
Those violas are lovely, so fresh and sweet.
They are so delicate, but tougher than you’d expect.
Happy GBBD! I feel hopeful that spring is just around the corner when I see the flowers in your garden.
Spring has to be the most exciting time for a gardener!
Great to read your comments from Italy. I am in snow-covered Pennsylvania in the US, but managed to find some flowers. Happy GBBD, Carolyn
I’m surprised there were so many flowers trying to bloom under your snow.
Violas are truly among my very favorite flowers and I love the color combinations of yours.
Hi Dorothy, Violas found in the wild here are often this colour, so cheerful.
You’ve go a lot blooming! Those sweet Violas are my favorite though. I’m hoping I’ll find some volunteering in my garden sometime. It’s so nice getting that first big weeding out of the way so you can enjoy the spring bulbs.
Thanks for visiting Catherine, I’m following with much interest your project for your front garden. Christina
Simply beautiful! My GBBD post isn’t as warm and alive as yours!
But it does contain some beautiful images