Monday, March 18, 2013

What?! More snow?! No! We want flowers in the house!


Here's today's forecast for Minneapolis, courtesy the National Weather Service:

"Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of light snow between 1pm and 2pm, then snow with patchy blowing snow after 2pm."

Can you use "snow" four times in one sentence? That's on top of the 7 or 8 inches already sitting on the ground. You might notice how white it looks through those windows.

Ah, but I see from visiting Jane's flower party, that I'm not the only one with shoveling rather than gardening on my day's agenda. Actually, I expect gardening won't be one of my tasks for several more weeks, but that's pretty standard around here. All the more reason for flowers in the house.

If you're new to flowers in the house, you really must click the link on "flower party" above and have a look at all the lovely blogs featuring flowers today, thanks to Flower Jane and her Small but Charming blog. Thank you, Jane, for continuing this cheerful monthly tradition. Come to think of it, I have nothing to complain about.

And, fortunately, somebody knows how to grow flowers at this time of year around here, because when I went to the co-op, I was pleased to not only find a rather decent selection of flowers, but a sign indicating that they are locally grown. (Well, not outdoors, obviously.) So I selected some cheery orange tulips and a bundle labeled "filler." I chose a filler bouquet with a bit of violet purple in it to complement the orange.

I feel better already.

And it looks like the big meltdown begins on the weekend, with temps in the high 30s.

Cheers!



Tres on a balmy day last summer
And as you can see, I'm not the only one dreaming of spring! (Did someone invite cats to the party? Oh, yeah; they invite themselves.)

14 comments:

  1. We should change the name to Flowers and Cats In The House!

    But we can't count on a cat showing up if we plan on them.

    Your flowers are a perfect touch of spring on top of all that snow.

    I even work up to flurries and I live in Virginia.

    It's freezing. I'm go glad I can party from my dining room.

    xo Jane

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  2. My earlier version of this post (I wrote it last night and saved it til today) was all about poor me, I have to live with all this snow still. Then I read your post and the comments and had to get over myself! It's everywhere!

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  3. Tulips are one of my favourites and always brighten up the house.

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  4. Now that's a full bouquet! Love the tulips, but think I'll take the cat, thank you!

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  5. Lovely, cheerful flowers - and a gorgeous cat! Hope your snow goes soon. x

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  6. Those tulips will brighten a day and the cute cat is a wonderful addition. Hoping the snow goes soon and warm spring days come your way.

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  7. Would be difficult to be dreary around such a lovely bunch of flowers and a sweet kitty. Keep the faith... Spring is on the way!

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  8. What nice flowers- Up here in Bemidji we got 8 inches- last year we were wearing T-shirts!

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    1. I remember that! Last year was so weird. We just got a couple of inches here, but there's still about a foot on the ground. Let the melting begin!

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  9. I skipped (should have ski-ed!) from seeing your comment at my place.
    Had a quiet chuckle at your "filler" bunch - down here (Australia) that's known as Geraldton Wax. It's a native of West Australia and is hugely popular in the floral trade.Here's a link for any readers in a suitable growing area. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamelaucium_uncinatum
    Looks like I'm too late to call dibs on your cat.Probably as well as the black demons here might object.

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    1. I think the cat has received more compliments than the flowers! Thanks for dropping by, and for the link, I will look it up.

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  10. We never experience snow in Melbourne, so I always find it funny when I read about others shovelling snow etc!
    I can see some Geraldton wax in your bouquet. It's a native plant from my home state of western Australia, named after the coastal town of Geraldton.
    Penny x

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    1. Thank you for that tidbit about the Geraldton wax. That's two of you that've pointed that out to me. I really like that one and may have to find out if people grow it as an annual around here.

      It's officially first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, but we're sure not feeling it around here! Although the sunshine is wonderful.

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  11. pretty mix. It is nice to see that you prefer local flowers, here in Spain, people never care about flower provenance!

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