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Ice Wings

It has been a great year for Ice Wings (Narcissus ‘Ice Wings’). They have been the most successful variety of daffodils by far. Blooming everywhere beautifully.

Usually the daffodil season is over by June but this year the spring has been cool and the late varieties are just starting they show.

Spending the week here in the summer cottage has been just what I needed. Did not realize how exhausted I have been.

Buried my father on Tuesday. Miss him so much. He was the kindest person I have ever known. But that is how life goes. Our time here has its limits and goes surprisingly quickly.

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Tahiti

It has been a while since I have written anything to this blog. Simply been too busy with work to find time for writing.

Up here in the north it has been cool and long spring. Daffodils are still blooming and we are still waiting for the summer to arrive.

Now enjoying a week off from work and spending it in the summer cottage and wondering what to do with the garden that has been unattended for way too long.

At least I am going to plant the Tahiti (Narcissus ‘Tahiti’) which was a gift from a friend. Such a beautiful daffodil.

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Carlton

The spring is slowly making its way to north. We had a beautiful and warm spring day followed by a rainy day, and then came the snowstorm. 

Eastern brought daffodils to the stores and I ended up buying Carlton (Narcissus ‘Carlton’) which is now starting to bloom beautifully.

Still few weeks to go before I am able to go to the summer cottage. Waiting for it impatiently. It has been a long time. The last time I have been there was in August.

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Chandelier

The midsummer is close and the nature is at its best. The weather has been beautiful up here in the north, sunny and warm.

The reliable Chandelier (Lupinus ‘Chandelier’) has started to bloom. It has turned out that it is very suitable for this climate and has found a permanent spot in the flowerbed.

This year I do not have much time to tend the garden and have to rely on the perennials. Sadly ants have managed to find some of the flowerbeds and it has been a dry June, therefore I have few less flowers to enjoy.

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Helmar

The tulip season is now starting up here in the north. The warm weather has made the early varieties to open up their blooms.

Helmar (Tulipa ‘Helmar’) is one of the early bloomers I bought few years ago and it is still doing well.

I almost wish cooler days so that the blooming season would last longer, almost. But I guess in the end it I will manage to enjoy this warm and sunny weather we are having.

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Tuolumne Dog’s Tooth Violet

The Tuolumne Dog’s Tooth Violet (Erythronium tuolumnense) is one of the reliable spring bloomers I have. In a modest spot it has it just keeps on growing each spring.

I have tried to have it in the other places but without success this far. For some reason it just seems to like this unlikely spot.

After a busy week in the garden I just decided to have a day off tomorrow and rest. The week long holiday has gone quickly and soon it is time to head back to the office.

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Peaches and Cream

The warm days are now over up here in the north and a cold water front has arrived. Time to take it easy and listen the rain in the warmth of a fireplace.

Luckily I managed to do most of the things before the bad weather and the garden is now in decent condition. Though it will be very modest this year and I am going to stick with the varieties that are familiar to me and easy to tend.

Before the rain started I managed to capture photos of the blooming Peaches and Cream (Narcissus ‘Peaches and Cream’). It did well when it comes to wintering and is now at its best.

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Ice Follies

This year’s first thunderstorm came early and took me by surprise. Not that strong yet but cooled the air and gave some rain.

The past few days have been nice, warm and summer like. Perfect for gardening and all the spring activities. I sure have plenty to do even though decided to take it easy this year.

Managed to get a week off from work and now in the summer cottage. Seems that I am not the only one in a hurry to complete all the tasks. Most of the birds have already arrived and the nesting season has began. Just love to watch the hustle in the birdhouses.

The daffodil season is at its best. The Ice Follies (Narcissus ‘Ice Follies’) are blooming nicely and the variety has proven to be a good reliable choice.

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Violet

The spring has finally arrived. It has been a beautiful sunny week up here in the north and it feels good to have all this light and longer days after the winter.

The gardening stores are now opening their doors and since the day was made for spending time outdoors I took a long walk to one of them.

Since it should not be getting too cold during the nights anymore decided to by violets (viola). Even though we still are going to go below the freezing temperatures violets are able to make through them.

Just noticed that I have not posted anything to this blog for ages. Have been too busy working and in the end the gardening season up here is short, less than half a year long.

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Autumn Joy

Finally managed to spend a weekend in the summer cottage. We have already had the first frosts during the nights and it is time to prepare for the winter.

Not many flowers left but the Autumn Joy (Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’) is still blooming.

It is one of those plants that do not require any care and is at its best in the autumn.

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