Moderate winds have swept this weeks grey and drizzly skies away at last. Days of chilly wet weather have put planting plans aside this week. But in spite of the drizzles I just had to check on my seedlings and to see what’s sprouting.
The peas are beginning to creep up the arbor. while the beets, carrots, turnip and spinach have finally made their appearance known. The grapevines are swelling just beautifully, as are the lovely lilacs–they will be flowering much earlier this year I think. The cheerful lily-of-the valley have blossomed and the buds of chive blossoms are just ready to pop open.
And in the cold frame, the pepper seedlings are sunning themselves warmly. There is something about watching pepper seedlings grow that makes me deeply happy.
I absolutely love May Day, and though it will be a different day for me this year, another milestone of sorts, and the opening day of one of my three farmers markets– a busy one for me. But before the day has ended I will have visited the sea to reflect on the days celebration–pick up a favorite shell along my walk, then into the garden to celebrate the true rites of Spring, at least in my experience as to how I perceive it, and then I’ll plant my annual forget-me-nots.. just a crazy thing that I do every year. Who knows why? The cheerful bluebirds have returned to my garden again this year and have been busily building their nests– so in just another few short weeks we’ll be hearing those cheep cheep, peep peeping sounds I look forward to every spring.
My day will end enjoying a wonderful dinner out at my favorite restaurant with dear hubby and I’ll get to blow out more candles than I care to admit, but will try not to get too winded doing so! I hope your May Day celebration is as wonderful as mine. Happy May Day!
Happy, Happy, Birthday, Jady! It sounds like all things Spring are happening there. When we were kids, we’d make May Poles and May Baskets. That seems so long ago! Hope you have a lovely day!
Thanks so much Karen.. it was an absolutely gorgeous May Day & BD.. couldn’t ask for more 🙂
Happy Birthday Thyme. Just had to let you know now that we finally know what our little flowers are. The Day Lilies. Thank you so much.
Happy belated birthday, it’s just like me to be late. Sorry!
Lonnie
You must have late blooming lilacs. Our old-fashioned lilacs are in full bloom right now. My white and dark lilacs bushes are almost there.
Thanks Dorothy & Lon.. glad you were able to identify your flower.
Actually Adrienne, we are a month ahead this year with blooms. Our old-fashioned lilacs seldom bloom before June 1. So this is a pleasant surprise, but don’t they fragrance the air so beautifully?