Spring Close-ups

Just a mini-post today.  I've been so busy transplanting seedlings and digging, dividing and potting up perennials to sell. So I've had little time for anything else except helping a buddy with a new garden bed and some extra watering because of this terrible dry spell.  (I am getting very worried about that.  When we finally get a real (3 inches please!) rainfall you'll hear my cheering from Burrillville to Newport!)

So just a few pics, close-ups of things we may ignore because we're looking at our tulips, magnolias, azaleas, etc. or too busy WORKING to notice these fleeting stages in the lives of our plants...

May Apples emerging from the ground.  Later on I must not forget to check for the flowers hidden under the leaves.

Funny-looking, but cute!

I never noticed this male holly's flowers before.

Bridalveil Spirea in the morning sun.

I love lacy cimicifuga foliage at any stage.

And I love how fresh newly- opening Hosta leaves look.

This Spring has been my very first serious seed-starting experience.  Taking care of seedlings is really hard work! 

Let's not forget to savor the little wonders happening all around us this season.  Close your eyes too long and they'll be gone, not to return for a Whole Year! 

             Happy Gardening Everyone!