sorry if those pictures are too big. how do i post smaller versions with posting from photobucket?

Those are lovely pics, and big is OK, cause we can really see all the detail. Great shot of Spring for me!!! Love the daffs and the pinks. What is the purple in the 2nd pic??

Nancy.

I do not mind seeing large pictures either. You've done a wonderful job and I love your cottage. Daffies make me feel happy too. I'm too far south to grow them so I enjoy seeing them grow in everyone's gardens.

FlowerLady

I like the big pictures, easier for these old eyes to see them.
Daffs will bloom here ....if chilled and then only that year.
I really like your house.

Kathy

your garden is beautiful! please post more as the season progresses!

Jim

Thanks all! The purple flowers in the second picture are sea thrift, Armeria maritima.

Here is a link that might be useful: sea thrift

Wonderful color! It's amazing to see daffodils and pinks
together. They're a month or more apart up here in zone 5.
What is the fine lacy silver foliage in photo 1 and 4?
Chris

Your photos are wonderful and your flowers are so beautiful!! I couldn't get the link to look at the whole project to work. Would love to see the entire batch of pics!

I think my daffodils might be a bit late and my pinks a bit early, but I'll take it! The lacy foliage in photos 1 and 4 is Artemisia X 'Powis Castle'

Here is a link that might be useful: Artemisia

Spring has sprung and you get to enjoy the beauty! Loved your early blooms.

Hey, glad to see someone on here who lives so close, welcome! Beautiful garden, great job! ~Meghan

It looks pretty and so natural.

As grandmachris says, it's strange seeing daffodils (February/March here) and pinks (May/June here) blooming together. Thrift is a native plant of the British coast and I'll try to get you a picture of it in its native habitat next time I go walking there. It used to be on the back of the old threepenny bit coin before we went decimal as a symbol of, well ..... no prizes for guessing what!

The pinks are really pretty. Dianthus are perfect in warmer zones for helping fill the gap between the first spring pretties like daffodils and azaleas and the next wave of color.

You did a great job of placing plants that will grow on to hide fading daffodil foliage.

Nell

Great choice of plants. Love your house, too! My grandma would say: Now, which flowers would you like to take home with you in a bouquet? :)

I love your house and gardens.....and the pristine white fence and arbor! You have a true cottage picture going on.

Armeria didn't do well for me, so I didn't replace it. Glad you got the pictures before the rains.

Thanks for taking the time to show us, now I am headed to your album to enjoy with my morning coffee!

Well, back in April I promised that the next time I went to the sea I would get you a photo of Armeria maritima in its natural habitat so here it is. This is on a cliff in Dorset, Southern England. As you can see thrift is totally salt and wind proof and enjoys sharp drainage. It has to be tough - believe me the sea is not always that calm. {{gwi:655904}}

I also remembered that lots of you are foxglove fans so here are some wild ones in the valley behind the same beach.

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Best wishes,
Flora

Oh sigh... That was better than the orange smoothie I had planned. Wonderful pictures! There is a special magic that daffodils hold, they can make anyone smile.
Thank you so much for the BIG pictures. LOL I also prefer the larger pics. Keep 'em coming.

mle17 and Flora:
Love both your pics! What a novelty to see the same flowers in different settings. Thank you both. Great idea, Flora, keep it up! more! Pat

It is remarkable to see plants growing naturally in their own habitat. I sometimes forget that they are a native plant somewhere. No wonder my sea thrift died. I am sure the drainage was the problem.

The picture is beautiful. Thank you for remembering us!
glenda