Dear Carol,
I know that you host a monthly Bloom Day event there at May Dreams Gardens, where gardeners share their monthly in-bloom reports. I usually don’t participate because of 1) inattention, 2) lack of blooms 3) fear of competition 4) nothing particularly interesting to say and 5) general busy-ness.
But after suffering through nearly 30 inches of snow here in Southern Maryland, I am most impressed with this bloom. Therefore, I will break with my years-long tradition and participate in Bloom Day.
Whoever started using “pansy” as a word to insult someone has never grown these wonderful little flowers. They are hearty, hopeful and a joy to see under two feet of snow. I have to say, “Hello, pansy!”
Your gardening friend,
Robin
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YES! Love this!
Robin
This post is precisely WHY you should participate. This is the VERY reason and inspiration that keeps us ALL going at times like this.
Besides, you’re so darned witty, you just keep me laughing.
Thanks for playing!
.-= Christina´s last blog ..Bloom Day, February 15 in El Nino Land! =-.
You have more blooming in your garden under all that snow than I have in our supposed balmy south.
That is just wonderful Robin!! I’m so glad you found that!
.-= Leslie´s last blog ..Garden Blogger Bloom Day February 2010 =-.
I am sure Carol will be happy to see this little pansy peeping under the snow. Well done!!!!
.-= muhammad khabbab´s last blog ..Garden geek nominated in National Blog Awards =-.
I’m willing to bet that this will be the best bloom I see on GBBD.
I’m wondering the same thing about how the word pansy evolved to be an insult.
Bless your little bloom’s flower heart.
donna
.-= donna´s last blog ..A Day Late & A Lotta Blooms Short =-.
There’s always a blossom, somewhere. Pansies in the garden are tough little characters. Last bloom day violas were the only blossoms I had outside.
Love your tulips inside, too. I’ve resolved to try again next year for tulips in pots. The puppy ate mine last year. Maybe she’ll be grown-up enough by next winter to restrain herself.
.-= Nell Jean´s last blog ..February Foliage Followup and a Water Poll =-.
Yes! There’s hope for spring under all that snow. I’m so impressed you managed to find some outdoor blooms.
.-= Mr. McGregor’s Daughter´s last blog ..Foliage Followup & GBBD combo =-.
I find this quite inspiring…this image reflects how I have been feeling lately:)
Thanks for the post!
.-= Cool Garden Things´s last blog ..Think First: Pest Control In The Garden =-.
Very hearty little soul this pansy. I’m sick of this weather too. You are funny!
.-= Anna Flowergardengirl´s last blog ..Coming to UNC TV PBS Growing a Greener World =-.
made me laugh – i feel like that flower
Very astute! Brought a big grin to my face. I will only use pansy in praise from now on.
Yes, there is hope. What a magical photo, Robin. You’re right, that’s no pansy!
That is a fabulous post! Poor little viola!
.-= Dirty Girl Gardening´s last blog ..Dirty Love. =-.
Dear Robin,
That is the sweetest little pansy I’ve seen. It is the little pansy that could, that won’t give up. It is obviously capable of amazing things, not just blooming in the snow, but getting you to finally post for bloom day!!
Your gardening friend,
Carol
Gardening is an art. It requires patience and time. Beyond plant gardening, people can start using herb gardens. Try it at herbs from your herb garden and
herb garden plants
.-= Mike Jackson´s last blog ..Growing Herbs For Profit – Cultivating For Cash. =-.
That’s what make pansies and violas so lovable. I’m so glad you shared your pansy: its achievement deserved to be noted!
.-= Cindy, MCOK´s last blog ..Tulip Time =-.
That certainly provides a whole new meaning to the phrase “under the weather.” Haha. I definitely got excited when blooms started popping up. It was a long and hard winter…
.-= Matt´s last blog ..What if your house could capture CO2, fix nitrogen, and provide food for yourself or wildlife? =-.
Pansy’s should never be used for anything more than to describe such lovely precious flowers. They look totally handsome and secretive in this photo.
I like these flowers from my childhood. I want to say,- your pictures are talented.Thanks for pleasure/
.-= Alexandra´s last blog ..Заготовки из яблок в сентябре =-.