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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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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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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Annabelle

Time to enjoy something from the garden. Potatoes are easy to grow and harvest.

When it comes to taste Annabelle (Solanum tuberosum ‘Annabelle’) is one of my favorites.

Just had few potatoes in the fridge that were there too long in the spring and decided to plant them to the garden. Now enjoying a fine meal.

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Prunotto

Prunotto (Lilium ‘Prunotto’) is the variety that has done best up here in the north for the past few years.

It is blooming beautifully and just love the bright red color it has.

The Scarlet Lily Beetle (Lilioceris lilii) has given me headaches during the past few years. Luckily I do not yet have it in the summer cottage but it has managed to destroy half of the lilies in my mom’s garden

A beautiful beetle but so hard to get rid of and very harmful for the lilies.