April is finishing and as usual it has been a busy month in the garden. So much growth to see each day I go outside. The last few days had temperatures in the double digits and it was lovely to get outside and start the garden cleanup and decorating.
The rhubarb and peonies have had a growth spurt in the last couple of warm days.
the Egyptian walking onions are doing really well in several spots in the garden. I moved a couple of them that were growing in an unexpected spot. I also still have lots of little bulblets from last year so I can start some new plants and then share them with other gardens.
Over the winter I painted 3 new cottage rocks for Rockville (lower right corner) and I started to put them all on display in the honeysuckle garden. Over the winter they all get stored in the garage to limit damage.
One of the big metal tubs has been cleared out of old plants and replaced with some new hens and chicks. These are hardy plants and can be transplanted at any time in spring. I have a big farmyard garden full of them.
The claypot lighthouse has been moved from winter storage to a spot in Rockville.
The lilacs leaves and tiny buds are appearing.
Hyacinths have multiplied and are beginning their fragrant blooms.
Daffodils are so hardy, and after being coated in snow a week or so ago they are now in full bloom.
Considering how much rain and snow we had during the month, the gardens are very dry. The trillium are showing promise of white blooms soon. Hoping this wonderful weather continues into May.
I’m sharing these views of the garden with Through my Garden Gate and Mosaic Monday.
Garden areas
Myrtle Thomas
What a great start to spring out in your gardens Linda.
Crafty Gardener
I love April in the garden, so much growth happening after the long winter.
Linda
It’s amazing how quickly the garden changes at this time of year and it’s lovely to see it coming back to life and old friends reappear. Have a lovely weekend. x
Crafty Gardener
April is a favourite time of mine, so much growth in the garden. And of course I love getting all the garden decorations out.
Sarah
Lovely to see Spring returning to your garden. I am just planting up a pot of hens and chickens too! It nice to see all your decorations returning to the garden too!
Sarah x
Angie
I am typing this from the Salt Lake City Airport – the last leg of our journey – I am excited to get home and see what has emerged in the garden while we have been absent! Thanks for sharing your garden developments with Mosaic Monday!
Lavender Dreams
I love your cute fairy gardens. They are so much fun to make and see grow. You’ve gotten a good start already this Spring!
Debbie-Dabble
Linda,
Loved seeing your cute rock cottages!! Great idea!!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by!!
Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Deb
Crafty Gardener
The painted rock houses would like fantastic in your garden Debbie. If I lived closer I’d paint some for you.
Margi
It looks wonderful! I like little painted cottages.