I am still trying to figure out how things work here. I have been able to add pictures but have not had much luck commucating with other members. I am getting ready to go to Lake Tahoe to a wedding next week and hope to get some needed rest and relaxation.

If anyone has pictures of thier flowers or garden please fill free to add them to the Gardening for Fun group....Please add your name in the caption so we know who posted them. Happy Gardening~Pollye

After taking the time to create a blog with pictures. I see they didn't show up. I guess I have more to learn about blogging. LOL

can anyone help me out. I posted the pictures in the Gardening for Fun group. ~Pollye

Monday, April 28, 2008
Springtime
Spring time is the time for color. Early blooms often get bit back by late frost in the south eastern corner of Oklahoma. Some years are better than others for different flowers. Some flowers make it no matter how the weather goes. We had a late frost the middle of april and a light frost last night. No wistera this year and the red and yellow (quince and forsytha) blooms turned brown after the frost got them. Here are a few things that survived.

Joniquils bloom @ the first sign of spring
















Tulips (Hardy) the origional bulbs were planted about 15 years ago. They have never been taken up or divided.




White Violets....given to me by a friend.
Purple violets grow native in SE Oklahoma but not white.













Sweet William..native to the south eastern corner of Oklahoma. Grows along the roadway in poor soil.


























Shasta Daiseys reseed themselves and come back next year.





Spiderwort grows native to my area and comes in purple, blue and white. Will grow in woodland but makes a nice round mound in full sun. Blooms open in cloudy or overcast and close in full sunlight. Best bloom time early morning and late afternoon.

Happy Easter to anyone who may be out there.
I'm not sure who can see my blog or if I am writing to myself.