tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post1183148465667700053..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: A Bloom of SignificanceHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-11916626837458215532012-03-16T18:56:25.899-07:002012-03-16T18:56:25.899-07:00That is a mystery! The only thing I can remotely ...That is a mystery! The only thing I can remotely think of is they might have been bonus bulbs mixed in when you planted the other bulbs. Otherwise, I would have no idea! But, what a fun surprise! I love these little bulbs - I hope you enjoy yours, where ever they came from!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-33140201185940571942012-03-16T15:44:59.085-07:002012-03-16T15:44:59.085-07:00I never planted these beautiful tiny gems, so wher...I never planted these beautiful tiny gems, so where would they have come from.<br />We have lived here 17 years and this is the first sign of them - EVER - so far lilac and white and by tomorrow a bright orange! WHERE did they come from??<br />We have planted and loved our tulips and daffys, but never crocus - they are stunning!!<br />Chicago 3/16/12Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-51635996068719472102012-02-21T16:15:32.127-08:002012-02-21T16:15:32.127-08:00They do have a way of making us excited to see spr...They do have a way of making us excited to see spring finally approaching!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42478582435167690182012-02-21T15:25:04.054-08:002012-02-21T15:25:04.054-08:00I agree with your praise for crocus; they are smal...I agree with your praise for crocus; they are small and yet mighty as they perform their short duty to awake us from our Winter slumber! And the fresh flowers for the baby - the baby gave so much love in just one day of life that her memory is still so alive - a very touching post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-70631608553022644092012-02-21T06:35:42.921-08:002012-02-21T06:35:42.921-08:00Oh, a rock garden filled with crocuses sounds gorg...Oh, a rock garden filled with crocuses sounds gorgeous! I bet that is so much more pretty than my crocuses placed here and there! Thanks for the idea!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-6588160914722112552012-02-20T19:06:34.236-08:002012-02-20T19:06:34.236-08:00My snowdrops are getting ready to open but it will...My snowdrops are getting ready to open but it will be a while here before we see those wonderful crocuses. Your first of the season is adorable.<br /><br /> I'm not so sure you can't design an early spring garden around crocuses. My daughter has this wonderful sea of mauve that dominates her rock garden in spring and becomes the center of focus.Carol Neelandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393551066089324831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-8771957927861031352012-02-20T17:50:01.977-08:002012-02-20T17:50:01.977-08:00Aren't they the sweetest little things? If th...Aren't they the sweetest little things? If they were giant blooms, we might not like them as anywhere near as much!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-35996563883222212782012-02-20T13:35:45.245-08:002012-02-20T13:35:45.245-08:00Crocus blooms are a pure delight! I look forward t...Crocus blooms are a pure delight! I look forward to seeing them in the spring, such gentle looking flowers yet so colourful!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-88204793911847390052012-02-20T09:08:36.575-08:002012-02-20T09:08:36.575-08:00I was going to write a gleeful post, but felt thes...I was going to write a gleeful post, but felt these little flowers deserved a more meaningful post. This was fun to see the different ways crocuses can be thought of.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-3369377400054090222012-02-19T19:05:37.128-08:002012-02-19T19:05:37.128-08:00Holley, what a beautiful post. I love what you sa...Holley, what a beautiful post. I love what you say about having to bend down to see crocuses, and take a pause--isn't it funny how bending down automatically makes them special somehow? You really do have to stop what you're doing if you want to enjoy them properly. Significant is a great word--so much hope attached to such small flowers. Thanks for taking this one on, Holley!<br /><Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-86112103695792431222012-02-19T16:36:56.122-08:002012-02-19T16:36:56.122-08:00Aw, that's sad. I'm waiting to see if the...Aw, that's sad. I'm waiting to see if the ones I planted last year come up. I'd say spring will be here, surely, within the next few weeks! ;)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-78529162251542544152012-02-19T16:35:22.287-08:002012-02-19T16:35:22.287-08:00I looked for weeks before this one emerged - and p...I looked for weeks before this one emerged - and poor little thing had to come out in the rain!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-48135551499254980312012-02-19T15:17:49.306-08:002012-02-19T15:17:49.306-08:00Lucky you, my crocuses just don't like my yard...Lucky you, my crocuses just don't like my yard :(. Look like spring is just around the corner.Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-88362968130365796862012-02-19T15:01:53.975-08:002012-02-19T15:01:53.975-08:00I haven't seen my crocus yet...and it's st...I haven't seen my crocus yet...and it's still early, but that doesn't stop me from looking for them ;)NHGardenhttp://www.nhgarden.com/notes/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-17005090308359051542012-02-19T13:53:00.859-08:002012-02-19T13:53:00.859-08:00It's odd - I've seen several gardeners in ...It's odd - I've seen several gardeners in colder zones that have had crocus blooms coming up for a while, and mine are just now starting. I guess they're confused about whether winter will linger or not, too!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-87720797695297396092012-02-19T13:51:43.710-08:002012-02-19T13:51:43.710-08:00Some of my irises beat my crocus! Yes, odd indeed...Some of my irises beat my crocus! Yes, odd indeed!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-5231712865008706212012-02-19T13:51:10.874-08:002012-02-19T13:51:10.874-08:00It is a wonderful sight to see the first signs of ...It is a wonderful sight to see the first signs of spring! You would think a hard winter would make it more special, but it's just as exciting having had a mild winter!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-71478656383325045932012-02-19T12:39:46.160-08:002012-02-19T12:39:46.160-08:00Three cheers for crocus! Believe it or not...my cr...Three cheers for crocus! Believe it or not...my crocuses are ready to open any day. And my zone is wayyyy colder than yours! :) Glad you succumbed to the urge to plant them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-88679297929891796222012-02-19T11:50:01.253-08:002012-02-19T11:50:01.253-08:00I realized today that I have daffs that are about ...I realized today that I have daffs that are about to bloom! I was surprised because it's too early. Ok, I shouldn't have been surprised because our winter has been so mild, but I was. Hello spring! This year my daffs are beating my crocus! Weirdness!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-87164165858727181412012-02-19T10:11:34.491-08:002012-02-19T10:11:34.491-08:00Oh the first signs of spring. Such a wonderful si...Oh the first signs of spring. Such a wonderful sight. It has been a very mild winter here but I still can't wait for spring to come with all its brilliant color!Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-55740406045136321452012-02-19T06:58:46.319-08:002012-02-19T06:58:46.319-08:00How wonderful that you were learning about gardeni...How wonderful that you were learning about gardening, even plant names, as a child. They really are special little blooms.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-29947810724406109922012-02-19T06:57:30.662-08:002012-02-19T06:57:30.662-08:00And such a joy to see after winter!And such a joy to see after winter!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-39034309576364695042012-02-19T05:20:28.814-08:002012-02-19T05:20:28.814-08:00Crocus are one of the first plants I learned the n...Crocus are one of the first plants I learned the name of as a child, mainly because they were blooming when I knew it to still be winter.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-32556634469324804082012-02-18T22:55:32.116-08:002012-02-18T22:55:32.116-08:00true! They'are always so wonderful to see thi...true! They'are always so wonderful to see this time of year. The promise of spring!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-66692100842735044942012-02-18T16:16:10.669-08:002012-02-18T16:16:10.669-08:00Beautifully put, KL. Thanks for that insight.Beautifully put, KL. Thanks for that insight.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com