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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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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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Lily

Most of the lilies (Lilium) are at their best at the moment up here in the north. Love the bright colors they bring to the flowerbeds.

Have bought so many varieties that not quite sure which one is which anymore. The main thing though is that they bloom nicely year after year.

For some reason all the lilies grew quite short this summer. Do not know why but the difference to the previous year is considerable.

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May Queen

Summer finally found its way to north. Past few days we have been enjoying 30 degrees Celsius temperatures.

The May Queen (Leucanthemum vulgare ‘May Queen’) finally started to bloom. Nearly a month later than usually.

Oxeye Daisy is a is a native flower to the area and therefore very easy to grow. Though the variety May Queen has been grown from a seed and has a bit bigger blooms.

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Tahiti

I still have few pictures in my phone from the spring. Daffodils are now gone and we need to wait the whole year to see them again.

Tahiti (Narcissus ‘Tahiti’) bloomed beautifully in May and managed to take a photo when they were at their best.

Summer has finally arrived to the north. After a cool May we have had quite nice weather up here in the north for change.

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Helmar

Last autumn I ordered tulips from the Netherlands. Helmar (Tulipa ‘Helmar’) was one of those varieties.

Helmar is a very distinctive Triumph tulip with wine red flames on a yellow base resembling the historic tulips painted during the golden age and that is why the group is also known as the Rembrandt tulips.

The bulbs overwintered well and are now starting their show. Was able to spend the weekend in the summer cottage to see the start but unfortunately will miss the end of the show this year.

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