Just today I noticed the first shoots on my red yucca plants. These become beautiful sprays of stems filled with succulent reddish-orange flowers. Once these bloom Hummingbirds hang out near them like kids near candy shops.March 6, 2013 9:20 am
It’s happened. My wildflowers bloomed!
It makes me smile to look out and see sunshine growing right outside my front door.
Right now it’s happy African Daisies. Bursts of yellow and orange wash across the front yard. A few more weeks will bring the soft velvety orange of California Poppies.
Just today I noticed the first shoots on my red yucca plants. These become beautiful sprays of stems filled with succulent reddish-orange flowers. Once these bloom Hummingbirds hang out near them like kids near candy shops.
There’s a very small patch of low growing purple Lantana smack in the middle of this nonconforming riot of color. It’s supposed to spread out into a four or five foot swath every spring and summer, but this one’s been anemic and barely manages its bits of purple. Maybe I need to have a daily chat with it, encourage it along, and tell it a couple of jokes.
I’ve also got some pots near the front door filled with fun pops of bright annuals. And there’s a fifteen-year-old Pothos plant which was once an indoor dweller, but now lives in the shade outdoors. It could use a trim and a fresh topping of soil, but otherwise it adds a nice cool green to the mix.
The back yard is a work in progress. I’m grateful that a brick wall surrounds it almost six feet high. I’ve planted my vegetable gardens but those seeds are being stubborn about sprouting. And I’ve got a decorative raised bed that’s got its own little story which I won’t go into, but I could do a whole post on. It’s a tale of woe and aggravation. You’d be bored, trust me.
Spring has sprung here in the desert. It’s a short-lived season of joy and jubilation before the blast of summer punches us full on.
I’m going to enjoy it while I can, every single day.
Posted by Kami
Categories: Gardening, Outdoors
Tags: african daisies, California Poppies, daisies, desert flowers, nature, Outdoors, Plants, spring, Wildflower
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At playgroup today there were African daisies blooming nearby and I wondered if yours had bloomed yet!!! I’m excited to see them!
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By Leanne on March 6, 2013 at 11:41 am
I’m excited to see you and A!
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By Kami Tilby on March 6, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Gorgeous! Freezing rain here, again, so it makes me so happy to see your warmly vibrant garden.
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By Beyond Back Creek on March 6, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Nice!! We were in the 50s today and that’s like heaven compared to what we’ve had. LOVE your picture 🙂 They make me happy too!
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By Becky Hansen on March 6, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Glad you enjoyed them too!
Seems early for you to be having such warm weather!
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By Kami Tilby on March 6, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Ooh can I have some seeds again?
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By Anonymous on March 7, 2013 at 1:55 pm
Yes. Who is this?
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By Kami Tilby on March 7, 2013 at 5:31 pm
That was kathyasking for seeds. not sure why I’m anonymous sometimes
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By Anonymous on March 7, 2013 at 1:57 pm
No worries.
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By Kami Tilby on March 7, 2013 at 5:32 pm