Happy March GBBD!

It's March and spring is almost here.  Things are blooming like crazy around here and it is wonderful. 

 The Crossvine are blooming away...

 the Abutilon....

 the Purple Plums....

 the Gopher Plants...

 the Pedlianthus, this one is a little more rare than your typical one, as noted most predominatly by the blooms.  Aside from the blooms the plants themselves are very similar but this one is more tropical/cold sensitive and the blooms are different.  I love it!

 The Acanthus are getting ready to bloom- such a unique bloom stalk. 

 The Globe Mallow are blooming away, tried and true favorite of mine.

And last but not least, the Salvia are a big hit this week with bees, butterflies and the Hummingbird Months alike.  Hope everyone enjoyed the photos.  Please visit May Dreams Gardens to see what is blooming in different gardens from all over!!  Thanks for hosting!

Well I Do Declare, I Think Spring is Here

 I think it is safe to say, spring is here.  I for one could not be happier. 

 Everything is starting to wake up from dormancy, things are blooming, butterflies are all over the place, hummingbirds are out and bees are everywhere working over the flowers.  The Santa Rita Cactus are loaded with blooms.

 The Helen Borcher Peaches are blooming away.

 The Dianthus are so happy and dainty- a personal favorite.

 The Calandrinia are blooming- a long time love of mine.

 The Guara… did I mention everything is starting to bloom???

 The Acanthus spike is opening up- such a cool texture and bloom.

The China Snow are just about solid white with blooms.

 I love this time of year!!!!

I'm So Excited!!!

The hummingbirds are here!  The hummingbirds are here!

This is the best shot I got today of them but they are here- working the Aloes and the 'Wendy's Wish' Salvia.  I have not gotten a clear shot of them there but I did manage to get this one of one perched on the Sycamore tree.  I am so excited!!!

This would be one of the Aloe blooms they are hovering over yet do you see the hummingbird in the photo- I know… I couldn't get him.

But I am not giving up.

 Here are a few other things that I think look pretty right now but all I seem to be focused on is, well, that the hummingbirds are here!!!!!!  The little Salvia is starting to bloom. 

 The Acanthus Mollis are starting to bloom. 

And last but not least the Maples are vibrant! 

 That's all for now as see, I have a hummingbird to "catch"!

A Few Favorites From Today

Mexican Bird of Paradise ready to bloom!!! Can't wait- one of my favorites!!!

The Oak Leaf Hydrangeas are starting to bloom.

The Japanese Maple I think looks beautiful in front of the Big Tooth Maple. Love the contrast!!!!

And last but not least, the Acanthus Mollis. Another of my favorites.

A few favorites of the day. Thought I'd share!!