Plants have been a comfort amid chaos over the last year. From starting seeds under a grow bulb, to growing berries and vegetables in containers, to overwintering a few indoors... #patiogarden #gardenphotography #gardening #photography #urbangardening #photo #garden #growityourself #backyardharvest

Are we rewarded for leaving flowers upright in our garden beds over the winter? Yes, according to posts from garden photographers here.

I was inspired to go out myself.

#Pulmonaria or #Lungwort, flowering in the last days of #winter. This plant came originally from my parents’ garden in #Austria more than 25 years ago.
When I was out gardening yesterday, I noticed the first bumblebee. Shows how important early flowering #plants are.
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This morning, first sighting of a pair of #ducks this year. They were familiar with the layout of the #garden and knew the facilities, #pond and birdfood, etc. I have no doubt that they have been here in previous years. They were a little wary of me still. They are perfectly wild and not used to humans. Will need time to get re-acquainted with me but it won't take them long. Eventually, they will let me get close and may come up to me.

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I know I have posted about #snowdrops, #Galanthus, before. I am so pleased with them. They keep increasing - through the season and year on year.
This group at the entrance to the #stumpery. I also have them in other borders and the #GrassMeadow.
As they flower so early, snowdrops do not rely on #pollinators but spread by bulb division. They are still visited by bees and other early insects on a warm day.

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#Snowdrops in the grass #meadow. A photograph to acknowledge #Candlemas, or #Imbolc, tomorrow, 2 February.
The #Christmas period is truly over now as we head into late winter.
Imbolc falls halfway between the winter #solstice and the spring #equinox. It is a #Gaelic traditional festival celebrating light and the first signs of #spring.
Every year I hope for the snowdrops to rise up through the snow - in vain.
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Surprisingly, Pinata Roses bloomed during a two day rain event, high wind gusts, and plummeting temps.

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A Shared Memory.
Last year's summer garden.

Awaiting the new year's tropical climate and blooms.

My Garden Photo on the
East Coast.

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Moles are exceptionally active this year. The whole #garden is dug up. Just as well I am not lawn proud! Nuisance but I cannot persecute the #moles for doing #mole things. Don’t know, where this leaves #NoDig.

A new Rose Bloom, always passionate.
In spite of cold snaps, roses are popping.

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Wishing all a pleasant first Sunday of the year.

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Pinata Roses vibrantly bloom despite snappy cold spells.

My Garden Photo East Coast.

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#Garlic planting day

The Mums have bloomed. I patiently awaited.

My Patio Photo.

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Novembersolstrejf. Fra sidste år, og hvad så ;)

A splash of november sun.
From last year, but then who cares ;)

Allamanda in soft petal clusters. Last of the season.

My Garden photo from the
E. Coast. The chill has moved in.

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Mix of Poinsettas and Mums.

The feel of Autumn and Christmas all in one pot.

Adds brightness and happiness in the patio. A new addition.

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Last Hibiscus bloom of the season.

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This year I did a very late sowing of #tomatoes to stay in the unheated #greenhouse. Just out of curiosity. They are #flowering now. We’ll see what happens next …