Six on Saturday is a weekly meme originally hosted by The Propagator but now in the tender care of Jim at Garden Ruminations.
Another week with only limited opportunities to get in the garden although the forecast for today is good, albeit cold. Despite this, is it too soon to say we’re getting the first signs of spring?
One – Topmost buds on Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ just before we’re forecast to have a cold snap.
Two – More buds forming this time on a viburnum.
Three – For me, the only saving grace of this spiky mahonia is the early flowers.
Four – ‘Charlotte’ potatoes happily chitting away.
Five – First appearance of anemone blanda.
Six – A brief appearance by the sun persuaded this clump of crocus to think about opening. Just think about it, mind you.
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I saw so many potatoes at the garden centre – ‘Charlotte’ was one of them, but I wasn’t sure how to choose. Will need to look into it next year when we’re more settled in our new home and garden.
The anemone is very sweet!
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I’ve always had good results with Charlotte. I usually grow them in sacks, three tubers in each. It’s a lovely salad potato, great flavour with thin skins.
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How lovely. It definitely makes me think of spring, but we won’t get any of that until at least mid March or even early April.
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Oh, ‘Nellie Moser’ Clematis! I have that one growing here, too, although it probably won’t form buds for a few weeks yet. Love it! I’d say your examples are heartening signs of spring for sure!
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Lovely. I’m about 2 months behind you lol
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Lovely signs of spring emerging. I especially loved the crocus thinking about opening up 😊
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