Nothing is growing tall, or looming large, in my gardens now, except maybe, the dried out stems of last year’s blooms. To find patches of green I must look down, a perfect pose to find an answer to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge of “Looking Down At Things.” Wild Cress, even in the middle of February is thriving. This small weed, in shades of shamrock green, grows all over my yard and garden beds through the winter. It is a favorite of mine for pressed flower crafts. The foliage is lush, probably due to the insulating Styrofoam pot and rocks it is growing between and near. At this time of year I’m not picky, I take delight in green plants wherever I can find them.
I was thrilled to discover this small volunteer sprout of Larkspur, growing in winter against the odds. Larkspur need a period of cold for germination success. I will soon plant a milk carton for winter-sowing. Plants that need cold for growth do well when winter sown.
I’m sure the next few weeks will find me in my garden, looking down…and dreaming.
When I read your post, I imagined our God looking down from heaven, ( if we like to think of him as living in heaven) and peeping at us to see how we were doing- are we green or brown or white or overgrown or flourishing or wilted ?
Loved your post, Kathy. I think it gave me food for thought .
Susie
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Hi Susie, I like to imagine the same…right now the weather is amazing here for February…near 70 degrees. I’m going to go outdoors and work in the garden and later take a bike ride. Have a lovely day Susie. Kathy
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The promise of new life. Wonderful entry.
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Thanks Cee…I appreciate your challenges. They stretch my imagination.
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I’ve decided I need to appreciate weeds more. I’ll be happier with my garden that way. I liked your post and your pretty wild cress.
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Thanks Anne, it has stayed a brilliant green through the winter. I press flowers and it is also a lovely piece of foliage to use with its scalloped edges.
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