Looking up
By terratoonie
35 comments
Marvellous mackerel skies …
… heralding my favourite time of year …
… when my Miyako blossoms begin to bud …
… I absolutely love these flower clusters …
… can’t get enough of them …
… taking lots of photos …
Here mixed with berberis …
… the berberis glowing gold amid brilliant blue …
UFO … can you see it ? …
Pretty in pink …
Clematis Frances Rivis …
My new neighbours are hoping to train my clematis along their side of the fence too …
… now that is definitely looking up !
Finally, an exclusive peek at the gown of Exochorda macrantha The Bride…
… she is looking stunning … blooming profusely this year…
… majestic and beautiful, ready for her white wedding…
… yes things are definitely looking up
- 30 Apr, 2018
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So we can safely say all is looking good.....
30 Apr, 2018
Lovely photos TT,I am also glad the neighbours are into plants.
30 Apr, 2018
Where did That blue sky come from? Horrible here. The wind is stripping off the blossom. Enjoy yours.
30 Apr, 2018
Lovely photos it really looks like Spring.
The sky is an artist delight, I will try to paint it in water colours if you don't mind.
30 Apr, 2018
Thanks Shirley, Dotty, Callie, Siris and Marjorie ..
The skies are not quite so blue now, but things are definitely looking up, so hoping for better weather soon.
Marjorie, yes, certainly have a try at the mackerel sky in watercolours... that should be fun, and you can let us know when you put the photo on GoY please.
30 Apr, 2018
Super pics against a beautiful sky.
30 Apr, 2018
Lovely to see your clusters of pretty blossoms. I always love pink blossom but your Exochorda is truly beautiful.
30 Apr, 2018
Did the UFO land ?
Beautiful blossoms :)
Nice that your new neighbours seem interested in the garden ...
XXX
30 Apr, 2018
glad you are enjoying your garden TT
30 Apr, 2018
I'm so happy for you TT. I hope you will be good friends with your new neighbours....phew! :) See...things 'can' change! :)
30 Apr, 2018
Hi Tt, glad your new neighbours are more friendly than your last lot, garden looking good, my Exochorda x macrantha, is full of buds, but no flowers yet, still quite cold here, but same as you, more flowers than ever, shouldn't be long now.
I tried enlarging the u f o, still couldn't make out what it is though, Derek.
30 Apr, 2018
Lovely photos. Great that your neighbours seem nice. Blossom is gorgeous and what a sky.
30 Apr, 2018
Thank you for sharing such stunning blossom . . . what an uplifting sight! :)))
1 May, 2018
Thanks Waddy, Wildrose, Seaburn, Karen, Derek and Jen ...
The rains this springtime have certainly encouraged everything to put on growth !
Derek : not sure about the UFO ... maybe an alien craft with occupants looking for gardening tips for their own planet !
1 May, 2018
Hi Sheila ... thank you ...
the blossom seems to work magic on my emotions...
I absolutely adore it !
1 May, 2018
Me too Terra. I’ve planted two flowering cherries in my new front garden, and have bought Deutzia “apple blossom” for one of the back borders!
1 May, 2018
Your new blossoming trees sound wonderful, Sheila .... great choices !
1 May, 2018
Beautiful blossoms and all those gorgeous golden berrys.
Mackerel sky 12 hours dry.
1 May, 2018
Thanks 3d ...
I've not heard that phrase before about 12 hours dry ...
nice one !
1 May, 2018
Thank you Hywel for your comment ...
sorry for delay in answering but I was abducted by an alien craft, aka UFO, and I've only just returned to earth.
My alien escorts are impressed by the many friendly earthlings and your enthusiasm for your gardens.
They wish to transport to their planet 1,000,000 gro-bags, to experiment with cultivating tomatoes among the volcanic rocks.
This will be one small step for aliens, one giant leap for cherry baby hybrid tomatoes ... x x x
1 May, 2018
TT: your plants are rejoicing with you. So glad you have new, friendly neighbours.
1 May, 2018
What better way to enjoy springtime TT beautiful blossom blue skies and good neighbours ... Enjoy.
1 May, 2018
Hi Eirlys and Stroller ...
Yes, all going well here, thanks.
1 May, 2018
Glad you've returned to earth safely TT :o) xxx
I hope the aliens acquire a taste for cherry baby tomatoes !
1 May, 2018
I have an old book with lots of them in Terratoonie about the North South East West winds moon sun telling you what weather you ll get another is ring around the moon rain comes soon. All used by farmers and back in the day people.
1 May, 2018
3d... maybe you could put a few in a blog for us, please .. they sound fascinating.
1 May, 2018
Hi Terratoonie! How are you? and Neptune? It's great to be out and about in the long awaited Spring weather. I'm glad you're making the best of it.
1 May, 2018
Thanks Bathgate ...
... all going very well here and I hope the same for you.
I'm just about managing to keep up with looking at the GoY blogs, but not yet onto the single photos ...
How is your weather ? Cold here and rainy, but forecast is warm and sunny for the upcoming holiday weekend, so I'm hoping to do more outdoors with Truffle and Neptune.
2 May, 2018
Great blog TT. excellent news that you new neighbours are friendly. Your cherry blossom is exquisite. I can understand your wish to keep snapping it. I hope the rain has not spoiled the flowers in the garden.
2 May, 2018
Hi Scotsgran ...
Yes, I feel much happier now ... much safer !
At the moment, the blossom is hanging on, despite the rain and cold wind, but I'm glad I took all the photos a few days ago, when the tree was at its best.
2 May, 2018
Love your garden at this time of year,Terra..and glad your new Neighbours seem to be enjoying your lovely Clematis as much as you do..things are going to be so pleasant for you whenever you step out into your garden from now on..Your Exochorda never fails to impress,and the blossoms are breathtaking..:o) xx
3 May, 2018
Blossom on the trees & a blue sky is a beautiful sight & enough to lift everyones spirits!
My Goodness - & neighbours that are keen on plants too!
5 May, 2018
Thanks Bloomer and Green finger ...
Yes ...
things looking up here in my gardens !
13 May, 2018
Another lovely blog, thank you, ( only just seen it).
16 May, 2018
Thank you Feverfew ...
I also sometimes get behind with blogs and try very hard to catch up !
16 May, 2018
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Wonderful blue skies and blossom and so good to hear the new neighbours like the Clematis!
30 Apr, 2018