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Firmly rooted in the Oklahoma soil

New beginnings for February Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day

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by Dee Nash
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A collage for Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day hosted each month by Carol of May Dreams Garden.  From left to right, top row:  Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise,’ Helleborus ‘Blue Lady,’ Ilex x mondo ‘Little Rascal’ with a lichen covered rock, and a blue pansy; bottom row and middle:  the first crocus growing in the lawn, Helloborus ‘Red Lady’, a sprout and an orange viola.

Just the beginning, a taste of what’s to come.

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  1. Kylee from Our Little Acre says

    Oh there’s yet another witch hazel in bloom! I’m still hoping for mine. (See latest blog post.) I planted ‘Red Lady’ hellebore last year, but so far no flower buds on any of my hellebores. Some I’ve had for at least three years.

    Yes, Carol, those are hardy for your zone. So get some already! 😉

    Dee, I’m not sure how I’ve been missing your blog for so long, but I’m here now! 🙂

    Hi Kylee, I’m glad you’re here too.~~Dee

  3. Annie in Austin says

    Whether you’re giving us intimate portraits of individual flowers for GBBD, or standing at a distance to show us how the landscape works with your pretty house, reading your posts is a pleasure, Dee. What a beautiful place you’ve made!

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

  4. Nola @ the Alamo says

    Aren’t those first tastes of spring the sweetest? Seems the colors are so vivid this time of year.

  7. eliz says

    I love them all, especially the witch hazel. I was just thinking; the one spring bulb I never hear talk about is crown frittileria. Perhaps they are out of fashion.

  9. Jan(ThanksFor2Day) says

    Lovely, Dee:) I really like the Red Lady hellebore; I need more of those. I have just one plant in my garden. Your collage is lovely! I did a collage too. It’s fun on Picasa, isn’t? And pretty easy, too.
    Have a wonderful day:)

  10. Marnie says

    Great collage. All the photos of hellebores have inspired me to try some next season. Anything that blooms really early is always most welcome.
    Marnie

  13. Frances says

    Hi Dee, everything is coming along nicely! Love those two new hellebores. I got those last year and the buds (one on each plant) are looking good. Spring will be at both of our gardens soon, I hope! 🙂
    Frances

    Frances´s last blog post..Feb Bloom Day 2009

  16. Jean says

    I just googled your little holly (Little Rascal). What kind of conditions are you growing it in. It looks like a really nice low grower. Next month’s GBBD will be really different for all us bloggers as I expect to see lots of blooms!

    Jean´s last blog post..GB Bloom Day, Feb 2009

    Hi Jean,

    I have three growing in partial sun and one grows in morning sun. I think they can take full sun though. I love them. They stay pretty all winter here, and in the spring, they will have red growth. I saw some growing at my church in a very large container with another larger shrub. They look great in that application too.~~Dee

  17. Mr. McGregor's Daughter says

    It looks like spring in your garden. How wonderful!

    It looks like spring, but brrr, it’s misleading. It’s cold this morning.~~Dee

  18. kerri says

    And a lovely taste it is, Dee. The little pansy faces are so pretty, and how nice to have your first bright crocus! I’m wishing for a Witch Hazel and more hellebores. Just hoping my one little plant survives the winter. I love the colors of yours.

    kerri´s last blog post..Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – February ’09

    Hi Kerri,

    Thanks. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the little crocus. I also used the photo on Examiner.com because I thought it was so nice.~~Dee

  19. Monica says

    Or for us in Michigan, a pre-preview (which is kind of like getting pre-engaged!). Which is to say, I have to wait another 4-6 weeks for our preview of spring! And am I the only one who thinks lichen-covered rocks are adorable?! 🙂

    Monica´s last blog post..Today I Leapt

    Yes, Monica, you have a long ways before your have any blooms. I’m sorry. You are not the only one who believes lichen covered rocks are adorable. I love them which is why I’m glad I have some more now. 🙂 ~~Dee

  23. jodi says

    These are such fun photos, Dee. I’ve never done a montage but maybe one of these days I’ll try it myself. You’re an inspiration for many things!

    jodi´s last blog post..MMMM! Pass the chocolate…Plants for Valentine’s Day

    Thanks, Jodi. I think we all inspire each other. I was inspired by Cindy at From My Corner of Katy. She has one on her blog header.~~Dee

  24. Helen @ Gardening With Confidence says

    Hey Dee,

    I’m glad I found your GBBD, the one listed at Carols doesn’t take us here. I just went to you through my blog roll. Glad I did. I like the way these photos are presented.

    Thanks for letting me know, Helen. Mr. Linky has his issues.~~Dee

  25. Brenda Kula says

    Glad you still have pretty flowers after that storm last week. Hang in there and spring should be here soon. Of course that might bring more tornadoes your way…
    Brenda

    Brenda Kula´s last blog post..Eastern Blue Bird Photos

    Other than the hail, it wasn’t too bad for us last week. Tornadoes don’t worry me too much. I just get in my basement until it blows over.~~Dee

  27. Gail says

    Dee, Simply lovely blooms today! I need to check out the heelebores~~ They both look like keepers!
    Don’t you love witch hazels! gail

    Gail´s last blog post..February Bloom Day~~I’m Ready For My Closeup

    Gail, I do love witch hazels, and now I want another red one. I’ll work on that for next year. I really love Hellebores too. Such easy peasy plants, and they bloom now. Frances has a bunch of them.~~Dee

  28. Linda Lehmusvirta says

    Dee, I love your garden! I’ve heard so much about you, so it was a major kick to get your comment on my Bloom Day post. It’s so wonderful knowing someone in Oklahoma! Linda/Central Texas Gardner

    Linda Lehmusvirta´s last blog post..Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: February 2009

    Hi Linda, I’m so glad we found each other. Love your garden too. Yes, we’re not so far apart.~~Dee

  29. Anonymous says

    A beautiful collage of late winter blooms Dee. I envy you that hellebore – mine are not quite there yet 🙂

    Thanks. My Hellebores are such babies. Next year, they will be bigger.~~Dee

  30. deb says

    Collages seem to be the rage this GBBD. I did the same thing, but yours is much prettier.

    Deb, I think yours is as pretty as mine. I liked the large photo in yours. Collages are good way to get everything you want in there.~~Dee

  32. Lisa at Greenbow says

    What a beautiful collage Dee. I am surprised that you have so many blooming plants this time of year. What fun.

    Lisa, it’s been a warm winter for the most part. The bugs will be terrible. 🙂 ~~Dee