Count Down to Spring. . .

Well my friends,

 

In less than a week Spring will officially be here.

 

 

If you are like me and spring is your favorite season, I'm sure you find yourself counting the days.

 

I was scrolling through my photos, and found some that I took last spring, but didn't end up sharing.

 

 

They made me so anxious for what is soon to come.

 

We have a rock wall that spans the length of our back yard and 3/4 on one side.

 

I love it, but it can be quite stark if left as is.  I had planned on posting about the trailing plants that I have used to soften the wall.

 



 

 

This Salvia is planted close to the edge.

I've planted lots of  sweet 'steppables' amongst

the rocks in our firepit. 
Not only do they add color, but 

they also help to keep the soil between the rocks

from washing away.

 

 

 

The basket of gold puts on a show every year.

 

Last year our winter was so mild that everything bloomed about a month earlier than usual.  This year we had snow on the ground for months.  It will be interesting to see if it makes a big difference.

 

I've also added steppables amongst the flagstone path leading into the back yard.

 

The sweetest tiny blooms!

These Violas reseed every year and come up randomly along the edge of the flagstone.

 



 

Soon the herb and shade garden will be full and lush.

 

 

 

 



I am always amazed at what beauty our gardens bring to us in just a short time.

 

I thank the Lord for the joy it brings to me.

 

Yup, I'm counting the days till Spring!

 

hugs,

Jann

I will be sharing with these lovely parties:
Bernideens for BTTCG
Rose Chintz Cottage for No Place Like Home
Thoughts of Home