Feb 15
2010

Dear Carol, This is my bloom…

Dear Carol,

I know that you host a monthly Bloom Day event there at May Dreams Gardens, where gardeners share their monthly in-bloom reports.  I usually don’t participate because of 1) inattention, 2) lack of blooms 3) fear of competition 4) nothing particularly interesting to say and 5) general busy-ness.

But after suffering through nearly 30 inches of snow here in Southern Maryland, I am most impressed with this bloom. Therefore, I will break with my years-long tradition and participate in Bloom Day.

pansy

Whoever started using “pansy” as a word to insult someone has never grown these wonderful little flowers. They are hearty, hopeful and a joy to see under two feet of snow. I have to say, “Hello, pansy!”

Your gardening friend,

Robin

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  1. Kylee from Our Little Acre Says:
    February 15th, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    YES! Love this!

  2. Christina Says:
    February 15th, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Robin
    This post is precisely WHY you should participate. This is the VERY reason and inspiration that keeps us ALL going at times like this.
    Besides, you’re so darned witty, you just keep me laughing.
    Thanks for playing!
    .-= Christina´s last blog ..Bloom Day, February 15 in El Nino Land! =-.

  3. mss @ Zanthan Gardens Says:
    February 15th, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    You have more blooming in your garden under all that snow than I have in our supposed balmy south.

  4. Leslie Says:
    February 16th, 2010 at 12:11 am

    That is just wonderful Robin!! I’m so glad you found that!
    .-= Leslie´s last blog ..Garden Blogger Bloom Day February 2010 =-.

  5. muhammad khabbab Says:
    February 16th, 2010 at 7:41 am

    I am sure Carol will be happy to see this little pansy peeping under the snow. Well done!!!!
    .-= muhammad khabbab´s last blog ..Garden geek nominated in National Blog Awards =-.

  6. donna Says:
    February 16th, 2010 at 8:25 am

    I’m willing to bet that this will be the best bloom I see on GBBD.

    I’m wondering the same thing about how the word pansy evolved to be an insult.

    Bless your little bloom’s flower heart.

    donna
    .-= donna´s last blog ..A Day Late & A Lotta Blooms Short =-.

  7. Nell Jean Says:
    February 16th, 2010 at 8:59 am

    There’s always a blossom, somewhere. Pansies in the garden are tough little characters. Last bloom day violas were the only blossoms I had outside.

    Love your tulips inside, too. I’ve resolved to try again next year for tulips in pots. The puppy ate mine last year. Maybe she’ll be grown-up enough by next winter to restrain herself.
    .-= Nell Jean´s last blog ..February Foliage Followup and a Water Poll =-.

  8. Mr. McGregor's Daughter Says:
    February 16th, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    Yes! There’s hope for spring under all that snow. I’m so impressed you managed to find some outdoor blooms.
    .-= Mr. McGregor’s Daughter´s last blog ..Foliage Followup & GBBD combo =-.

  9. Cool Garden Things Says:
    February 16th, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    I find this quite inspiring…this image reflects how I have been feeling lately:)
    Thanks for the post!
    .-= Cool Garden Things´s last blog ..Think First: Pest Control In The Garden =-.

  10. Anna Flowergardengirl Says:
    February 16th, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Very hearty little soul this pansy. I’m sick of this weather too. You are funny!
    .-= Anna Flowergardengirl´s last blog ..Coming to UNC TV PBS Growing a Greener World =-.

  11. Garden Art Accessories Says:
    February 17th, 2010 at 1:36 am

    made me laugh – i feel like that flower

  12. Laura Mathews Says:
    February 17th, 2010 at 7:09 am

    Very astute! Brought a big grin to my face. I will only use pansy in praise from now on.

  13. Diana Says:
    February 17th, 2010 at 9:10 am

    Yes, there is hope. What a magical photo, Robin. You’re right, that’s no pansy!

  14. Dirty Girl Gardening Says:
    February 17th, 2010 at 11:17 am

    That is a fabulous post! Poor little viola!
    .-= Dirty Girl Gardening´s last blog ..Dirty Love. =-.

  15. Carol Says:
    February 18th, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Dear Robin,

    That is the sweetest little pansy I’ve seen. It is the little pansy that could, that won’t give up. It is obviously capable of amazing things, not just blooming in the snow, but getting you to finally post for bloom day!!

    Your gardening friend,
    Carol

  16. Mike Jackson Says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 10:56 am

    Gardening is an art. It requires patience and time. Beyond plant gardening, people can start using herb gardens. Try it at herbs from your herb garden and
    herb garden plants
    .-= Mike Jackson´s last blog ..Growing Herbs For Profit – Cultivating For Cash. =-.

  17. Cindy, MCOK Says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    That’s what make pansies and violas so lovable. I’m so glad you shared your pansy: its achievement deserved to be noted!
    .-= Cindy, MCOK´s last blog ..Tulip Time =-.

  18. Matt Says:
    February 28th, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    That certainly provides a whole new meaning to the phrase “under the weather.” Haha. I definitely got excited when blooms started popping up. It was a long and hard winter…
    .-= Matt´s last blog ..What if your house could capture CO2, fix nitrogen, and provide food for yourself or wildlife? =-.

  19. Canada Flowers Says:
    April 15th, 2010 at 4:08 am

    Pansy’s should never be used for anything more than to describe such lovely precious flowers. They look totally handsome and secretive in this photo.

  20. Alexandra Says:
    September 9th, 2010 at 7:22 am

    I like these flowers from my childhood. I want to say,- your pictures are talented.Thanks for pleasure/
    .-= Alexandra´s last blog ..Заготовки из яблок в сентябре =-.

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February 6th, 2012

Another Monday.

Harry and I spent the better part of the weekend painting the master bedroom. We traded off between rolling and detail work and we both made our fair share of messes. For a while Sophie perched on top of a chaise to supervise our work. Sarah was distraught. She does not like change.

Today we get back to normal. I will have to do something about my manicure. Speckled fingernails in Benjamin Moore Light Pewter is not really a good look.

Here’s wishing you a happy, calm and productive week.

Robin

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February 3rd, 2012

If you’re in the neighborhood and just happen to have your paintbrush and paint clothes with you, stop on by. Harry and I are taking the day off from work to start painting the master bedroom. We figure it’ll take until Sunday. Harry does most of the rolling—no small chore with high ceilings—and I do all the tedious detail work. You, of course, can pitch in wherever you like.

We’re painting it a dove grey. So if you see some grey in my hair in the next few days, it’s paint. Got it? The grey is paint.

Robin

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February 2nd, 2012

Happy Groundhog Day! What are you doing to celebrate?

We’ll have a special dinner of NOT groundhog. Dinner will be a special pasta (TBD) and some yummy homemade yeast rolls. Then we’ll pull out the photo album of past Groundhog Days and reminisce. We will toast Puxatawny Phil by opening the first bottle of my homemade apfelwein, which I hope is sparkly by now. If it’s any good, you’ll hear more about it.

Cheers!

Robin

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February 1st, 2012

Working from a home office is not always what it’s cracked up to be. I have a lousy IT department (me). Interruptions range from barking dogs to crowing roosters. I hear my business phone ring during non-business hours.

But there is a lot good about a 15 step commute. Such as today. It’s cloudy and a bit drizzly, but the temps will climb into the mid 60s for the second day in a row. I will turn off the heat, throw open the windows and give the house—and office—a good airing. Ahhh!

Robin

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