Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Spring Awakening

Here's two lupines.  First is a miniature lupine (I think, though it might be a phlox) pushing it's seed pod off.  The second is from a larger lupine that has blue and yellow flowers.  Not sure about the name.

Berries to be.  Strawberries and Manzanita blooms about to open.  I think I'm gonna try manzanita berry cider this year.

 A columbine seedling and several other things ready to grow.

7 comments:

  1. New columbine babies - my favorite flower - always bring a smile to face. IMHO - there can never be too many Columbines in a garden! :)

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  2. How in the world did you resist the urge to pull off the seed husk?! And that fuzzy lupine leaf looks like it deserves a soft pat on the head. So sweet.

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  3. Oh how exciting! I've planted Arroyo Lupine this year, but they're still sleeping. I can't wait to see ours pop up. Your Manzanita is so pretty, we really should plant more of that here too.

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  4. I absolutely love lupines and have never viewed them as closely as your camera shows. I love seeing the tiny leaf beginning to emerge.

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  5. Love the first two shots. It always strikes me as a pretty burly task to get out of some of those seed casings. It does feel like spring is here this week.

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  6. I just about go mad in spring with the beauty and everyday miracles of nature unfolding all around!

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  7. I really like the second lupine. I have some "stinging lupines" starting up from seed, but I'm only now beginning to appreciate how most of them come bristled. I can really see it in that photo.

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