Welcome to JOYFUL REFLECTIONS. Also welcome to MARCH!!!! My header picture this month is a photo I took of the pretty Crocus blooms in our yard... The Crocuses and Daffodils are the first signs of spring here in Tennessee. I am definitely ready for SPRING...

Monday, March 22, 2021

Early Spring in our Yard 2021

Dear Friends,   We are almost finished with March --so I wanted to share some of the colors in our yard this month.  Compared to some years,  this is a 'late' Spring beginning for us.  The trees are still BARE --and the grass is only beginning to turn green...   BUT--all of our early bloomers are showing off their Spring Colors... 

Our three main 'early' bloomers (shown above) are our Crocuses,  Hyacinths and Daffodils... Of those three,  we have more Daffodils than the other two...  Right now (March 23rd) --we probably have over 100 Daffodils blooming all over the yard.. They are SO pretty and colorful. 

Hope you enjoy seeing some Early Spring Blooms from the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee!


A close-up of one of our Hyacinths;  These little flowers are so pretty --and they really smell amazing!!!!

Four of our unique Daffodils;  We have so many different ones with all kinds of colors and shapes --and we also have some Double Daffodils  (bottom left).  

One of the first little groups of Daffodils in our yard;  George's Dad gave us these little ones about 2003 --and they are still with us every year,  reminding us of Dad Adams and his love for flowers.

Here's four more of the different varieties of Daffodils in our yard...  The top one is a Double Daffodil --and is very unique.

I wish you could see our Ground Cover  (called Periwinkle, but with the real name of Vinca Minor)  blooming all around our yard now...  WOW--just awesome!

Always a favorite bush in our area in Early Spring!!!!  This is a close up of our FORSYTHIA bush...We have five little forsythias in our yard... When the Forsythias bloom,  we know that it must be Spring!!!!

Here's the latest group of HYACINTHS in bloom...

The 'main' Daffodil/Rose bed in early Spring--although we have both Daffodils and Roses in many other places in the yard;  As you can see the Roses are JUST getting started --so it will be awhile before they bloom...  Note the blue sky --and trees with no leaves YET.

One more close-up of our ground cover,  the Periwinkle/Vinca Minor...

The Upper Side Yard,  filled with Daffodils and lots of little Periwinkle Blooms

The lower side yard; You can see a few daffodils,  our DayLily Bed (which is just getting started),  one of our Forsythias,  and the Periwinkle Ground Cover!!!!

Looking across our front yard at the Perwinkle blooming in the distance... I love seeing the green grass now!!!!

 Well--that is enough for today!!!!  Hope you enjoyed my Early Spring photos... Next to come should be our Irises,  Dogwoods,  Red Buds, and Tulips.  Unfortunately we don't have many Tulips left since the squirrels and chipmunks dig up the bulbs... BUT--I still love Tulips and will enjoy them when we go to Biltmore and when you post pictures of them.

 I asked my Facebook friends what they call this little flower that I call a Daffodil.  Some of the other names I heard were Jonquils (which I called them as a child in VA) and Butter Cups... I've also heard the name Narcissus. What name do you use when speaking of Daffodils???????

Have an awesome Spring Week ahead --and keep looking forward to an amazing APRIL...

Hugs,

Betsy💝💛💚💕

22 comments:

George said...

Our yard really looks beautiful now. It takes a lot of work, but days like this (and pictures like yours) make it all worth while.

Ginny Hartzler said...

What a gorgeous blog today! I love your header and background! My favorites are the Hyacinth and Periwinkle.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Gorgeous!!! This post is full of smiles. I love flowers and since it will be a while before they bloom here, I enjoy seeing yours.

Arkansas Patti said...

What amazing sprays of color. All so pretty but the Hyacinths captured me.
We have lots of green grass here, all ready mowed.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

We always called them Jonquils in Ark when I was growing up! I love all of the Spring blooms! Enjoy your week!

Deb J. in Utah said...

Your house and yard always look amazing. Thanks for sharing the beauty in your neck of the woods! :-)

Ann said...

Spring had really sprung in your yard. How beautiful all the flowers are. My favorite are the hyacinth. I can almost smell their lovely scent

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Betsy
What a lovely post, full of glorious spring colour, it is very uplifting.
I'm sure I can smell the hyacinths ...
The yellow daffodils are so cheerful aren't they.
Enjoy the Spring Season.
My good wishes.

All the best Jan

The Furry Gnome said...

Wow! What colour!

Betsy said...

Oh Betsy, your yard looks so beautiful. All of the lovely blooms already. We had a snow/rain mix last night and it's supposed to be 26F tonight. No flowers here yet so thank you for sharing the lovliness of your flowers with those of us up north.
I won't be able to say that too much longer. Less than two weeks before I take off for Nebraska, although I guess that's still north to you! :-)
I hope you have a wonderful week my friend.
Blessings and hugs,
The "other" Betsy

happyone said...

Your spring yard is beautiful filled with all those spring blooms.

David said...

Betsy, Hooray...Spring is here along with the vaccine! Things are looking up for sure. Love all the blooms and color at your home. Stay Safe and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

Linda said...

I say daffodils. Unless they are the little paper white narcissus.

Anita Johnson said...

These photos are beautiful!

Big Dude said...

Your place looks very pretty as always Betsy.

Judy said...

Your flowers are beautiful. My daffodils are just starting to open. For me, daffodils mean that Spring is really here.

William Kendall said...

Beautiful flowers!

Shug said...

Gorgeous, Beautiful and all kinds of wonderful. What do you do with your daffodils after they bloom? I always cut mine back, but I'm not sure that is what I'm supposed to be doing. Love your yard....

Marcia said...

Such lovely blooms there. TN is so far ahead of NH as far as spring. Nothing blooming in this yard yet. I still have mounds of snow in places.

Kay said...

You have the MOST beautiful spring flowers, Betsy. Have a wonderful spring!

Jeevan said...

Your yard looks so beautiful with all those blooms and like George says you yard is outstanding with the green cover and those lovely flowers. I love all your daffodils and hyacinths and it's good to you to have these early blossom when the trees still stand bare. Take care

Kay said...

I'm always so impressed and awed by the beauty of your garden, Betsy.