Happy Easter

With Easter fast approaching I have opted for a simple theme this year.  Once again it has been quite the challenge obtaining fresh plants and flowers in my area.  The long winter has certainly had a long-term effect, i.e. delays in stock being brought up from the mainland.  However, I did manage to pick up a selection of frilly pansies which I think are delightful.  They match perfectly with the pastel coloured containers I obtained from Ikea a few weekends ago.  Not a big investment but adding a splash of colour to my front porch.   I also managed to discover some reasonable potted hydrangea plants in Home Depot.  They have a great choice and they are of good quality.  I will use the one I bought for indoor decor first and then slowly adjust it for being planted outside.  

As for the garden….everything seems to be on hold at the moment.  The buds and blooms are just ready to burst but with cooler temperatures this week they have been set back.  Currently flowering are my violets and scillas adding fresh fragrance as well as a number of primroses.

Violets, Primroses and Scilla   

I have been continually assessing winter damage particularly to my roses.  I had almost given up on one of them but discovered new shoots at the base.  Lesson learnt – don’t give up just give them time to recover.  

Wishing all my followers a very Happy Easter.  Hope you are able to share it with family and friends.