Sunday, May 18, 2008

Green Thumb Sunday -violets and quince and columbines, oh my!

We have surely hit that part of the year when so much is happening in the yard and garden that it is overwhelming. I saw these speckled violets at the Ogden Botanical Gardens.
Here is some quince that is blooming in our yard. It must be a plant that is 'planted' by birds, because there is some growing at a few random spots around the yard. Quince fruit can be used

as a source of pectin for jam and jelly-making. I ought to figure out how to do that someday, pectin is expensive!

This last photo is of a mini columbine in my spring garden bed. It is a lovely, delicate pink and white that I am afraid the photo does not do justice.

Happy GTS!
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3 Comments:

  • At 10:04 AM, Blogger No Rain said…

    Nice plants. For some reason, I thought quince was a tree. Learn something new every day! Happy GTS,
    Aiyana

     
  • At 12:29 PM, Blogger Kari & Kijsa said…

    What a fabulous garden!! Another beautiful day here! hope yours is wonderful!!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

     
  • At 4:28 PM, Blogger Laura said…

    I love the speckled violets. How unusual. Happy GTS!

     

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