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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Hope Springs Eternal For Blooms

Any blooms, some blooms, one bloom!

I searched the far corners of Clay and Limestone and found these lone Violas blooming in the sun~I love their tissue paper petals and the variety of colors offered.  This year it's purple to compliment the colchicums that grew up and through them.  Next spring when the  kales bloom


they'll look fantastic together~For now, I am happy that
The sun is shining, the snow is melting  and the days are getting longer.  (Minute By Minute).  Hope springs eternal in the hearts of gardeners.


I wish you all a  marvelous weekend and a  delightful Bloom Day.  Garden Bloggers'  Bloom Day is brought to you by the  Carol, of  May Dreams Gardens. Stop by her blog for links to blogs and blooms all over the blogasphere. xxoogail

This post was written by Gail Eichelberger for my blog Clay and Limestone Copyright 2011. Please contact me for permission to copy, reproduce, scrape, etc.
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30 comments:

  1. Mr. McGregor's DaughterJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Whoo-hoo, outdoor blooms! I love the rich color of them.

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  2. Carol MichelJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful prose and pictures. Hope does spring eternal in the garden!

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  3. LindaLundaJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I want spring now!

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  4. Patsy Bell HobsonJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I love that blue birdhouse. Your posts are always so joyful.

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  5. CaroleJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Yes, hope does spring eternal! The snow is melting--very slowly. It's so exciting that you have blooms. I can't even see my garden beds, although the aster and goldenrod seed heads are poking out above the snow.

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  6. CyndyJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oh my Gail - lone they may be, but with looks like those, those violas never be lonely :)

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  7. KathyJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Your blooms are lovely. How wonderful you had sunshine and a chance to walk in the garden. The last time I tried, snow got down my boots!

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  8. Ramble on RoseJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hope certainly does spring eternal! What a great combo the violas and kale will be!

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  9. CatJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Oh yes, hope does spring eternal in the hearts of gardeners! Here is to longer days!

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  10. Tatyana@MySecretGardenJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Gail, the blooms are charming, and I LOVE your birdhouse (what a color!)!

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  11. Janet/PlantalisciousJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Love your Violas, do defiant, blooming in the depths of winter and yet so fragile-seeming. Jealous of your sunshine! Have forgotten what blue sky looks like.

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  12. Janet/PlantalisciousJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    That should have been "so defiant"...

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  13. Appalachian LadyJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Really, I'm jealous that you have something blooming outside. But, you post gives me hope! I'm already thinking about spring.

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  14. garden girlJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Wow! Outdoor blooms! Beautiful Gail. Glad the snow is melting and the sun is shining in your beautiful corner of the world.

    Have a delicious weekend! xoxo

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  15. LesJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    We are hoping here as well, only without the dusting of snow. Happy Bloom Day to you!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Your violas are a hearty bunch and pretty too. I love your snow covered blue, bird house though. I am actually coveting it, such a pretty picture.Happy Bloom Day.

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  17. Toni - Signature GardensJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Love that birdhouse!

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  18. Lisa at GreenbowJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Violas are such sweet little flowers. Lucky you that they survived the cold and snow. Happy GBBD.

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  19. MargueriteJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Violets already! lucky you. It'll be a long time before I see flowers again but I am noticing the slightly longer days. Even a minute at a time makes so much difference!

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  20. Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade GardensJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    No blooms outside with deep snow cover, and none inside either, but I really enjoyed seeing your contribution to GBBD.

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  21. DarlaJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Such a happy color of purple...I know you are tired of the cold snow, it sure is purdy in your photos though....

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  22. Kylee BaumleJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful photos, Gail, of blooms OUTSIDE! I can't even find the ground here...

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  23. Cindy, MCOKJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I envy your sun, even though I know it's colder there than here! We're one Bloom Day closer to spring :-)

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  24. lostlandscape (James)January 15, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Purple: good choice! It's a color you don't see in the snow or sky this time of year. Enjoy your little dose of seasons to come!

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  25. sweetbayJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Those purple pansies are going to look great with the kale. Spring is coming!

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  26. Benjamin VogtJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I could sure go for more snow and a real winter. Seriously.

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  27. joeyJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Hello brave Violas and optimistic you, dear Gail, for reminding us of 'minute by minute' longer days :)

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  28. CarolJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a sweet blooming post Gail! I love your birdhouse.

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  29. RURAL January 17, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Ummmm Gail, has anyone else mentioned having a problem reading your blog? In google reader it's perfect, but when I click through to leave a comment, it's long and narrow, about 2 inches wide. You have no idea, LOL how hard it was for me to find the comment button today... it was literally miniscule.

    Even if I use mozilla to find your blog it's too small to read. At first I thought it was a one day thing, but it seems here to stay. Anyone have any suggestions? I love your blog, and would love to be able to comment, and read it.

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  30. RoseJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    How nice to find some real blooms in your garden, Gail! The violas look perfect paired with the blooming kale. Love the birdhouse with its snow-covered roof!

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