Our weather has gone from last week’s artic blast
To Spring
Or perhaps we should say
False Spring.
The first of the year.
With days in the 60’s and 70’s
For the foreseeable future
It’s oh so temptimg to dive into the garden.
In the past I’ve made myself wait and wait
Destracting myself with seed sowing.
I’m still sowing seeds,
But this winter I’m letting myself
Into the garden early.
Today with pruners in my pocket
I began to cut back last year’s leaves
On the Hellebore plants.
There are four shady sections of Hellebore
Throughout my garden.
Truth be told I only cut back the leaves in the front section.
Since the other three are tucked at the back
And the blooms are barely visible.
Those I use for cutting
Since Hellebore are the first blooms of the season.
I love having them in my house.
They are a bit tricky to hold in a vase.
So be sure and prick or slit the bloom stems
So they can stay hydrated.
And share a few with friends.
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a garden.
Enjoy the sunny days
Gail
In My Garden 