The cutting patch is beginning to bear fruit. It was a bit of a leap of faith putting bulbs and seeds in the bare earth and waiting for Mother Nature to do her thing.
But it's a good lesson for those like me who tend to succumb to the lure of instant gratification. Sometimes good things really do come to those who plan and wait. And those crazy orange tulips - they lasted a week in the vase.
Yes, things in the garden really are looking rosy.
gorgeous photos, ali! the one of the cat is quite striking!
Posted by: kirsten | 07 April 2012 at 17:36
lovely kitty picture!
Posted by: Caroline@puppydogstails | 07 April 2012 at 17:44
Happy Easter you green fingered thing! Love the orange tulips, I have a bit of a perverse (for me) love for orange flowers. Poppies, pansies, marigolds bring them on. Hope you get a good stash of chocolate tomorrow... Ax
Posted by: MagicBean | 07 April 2012 at 18:32
wonderful pictures Ali. I love the magnolia blooms and the cat, who looks quite surprised to be caught on film! Glad that your patience has paid off and you're enjoying the floral fruits of your gardening labours. Have a lovely Easter weekend x
Posted by: Julie | 07 April 2012 at 20:50
Wow at that cat pic! And such pretty flowers ... must feel good when you know you've grown them all yourself :D
Posted by: Annie | 07 April 2012 at 21:42
Just lovely. We filled a bare patch with bulbs last autumn and they are a joyful profusion now.
But if your flower patch is bearing fruit are you sure you planted the right things? (Ducking and running away)
Posted by: dottycookie | 07 April 2012 at 22:00
Absolutely enchanting pics Ali. That magnolia is stunning - ethereal and SO beautiful. Happy Easter to you and yours. Elizabeth xx
Posted by: Thomasina Tittlemouse | 07 April 2012 at 22:23
Hi. Wondering what the yellow flowers in the vase are? A wonderful splash of colour.
Fiona
Posted by: Fiona | 07 April 2012 at 23:23
Best cat picture EVER. (Lovely blooms, too.)
Posted by: Lynn | 07 April 2012 at 23:40
Lovely colours, nice garden, cute cat.
Posted by: Paola | 08 April 2012 at 08:56
Hi,
I just stumbled upon your blog - how fortunate!!! What a great place it is!!! I LOVE these spring-time photographs - they're so beautiful! :-)
Looking forward to stopping by again soon.....
Carly
x
Posted by: Crafted by Carly | 08 April 2012 at 11:11
Gorgeous flowers... We have none. NONE.
Sigh.
Children.
Posted by: Monica | 08 April 2012 at 14:02
What a cheery post, thanks for showing us the beauty of your garden and your pretty cat.
Posted by: Toffeeapple | 08 April 2012 at 17:03
oh so lovely. I bought some truly lovely daffodils in a pot today as an Easter treat to myself as I did Very little planning for bulbs.
Posted by: driftwood | 08 April 2012 at 17:18
So cheering and beautiful. There's nothing quite like miniature daffodils.
Posted by: Emma | 09 April 2012 at 11:19
Lovely images. A nice refreshing 'mind-break' to look at!
Posted by: CindyCB | 09 April 2012 at 17:27
Lovely tulips.
Just need the sunny spring weather to return!
Fleur xx
Posted by: Fleur Cotton | 11 April 2012 at 12:14
Wonderful cat picture!
Posted by: Rebecca | 13 April 2012 at 21:56
Beautiful flowers you go there! Patience is definitely a vertue worth abiding by when it comes to the garden!
Posted by: Petit Filoux | 16 April 2012 at 15:52