Tuesday 19 March 2019

Signs Of Spring

We woke to another beautiful day on the Isle of Lewis.  The sun was shining brightly, casting shadows on the walls around our little cottage.  Sadly this didn't last long and it very quickly became overcast and then the odd little shower here and there.  The wind has been quite calm for a few days but once again you can hear the whistle as it blows around the chimney stacks.  The ever changing weather on the Outer Hebrides as it cascades through the seasons.

Despite the wind and the rain we are surrounded by beauty at the moment, as Mother Nature starts her crusade to ensure that Spring approaches.  Daffodils can be seen in clumps here and there among the grass and encased in pots.  The beautiful trumpets strongly fighting the wind to stay upright.




The rhubarb has been determined pushing through the heavy soil and starting to unfurl its leaves.  The vibrancy of the colours a welcoming sight against the dark soil.


We did over winter the pots from the front of the cottage and we are starting to bring a few of them back out.  They are already starting with their regrowth as are the herbs.  They will be sorted out once the rain stops.




Indoor pots of bulbs are now starting on their journey, poking through the soil and showing their majestic green leaves.



As the long Winter months start to come to an end the early signs of Spring can be clearly seen all around.  The days are becoming lighter and longer...not long now, the change will bring forth our plans to enrich our lives with the building of the garden room.  A work in progress.

I am a little behind with visiting blogs this week but it is my intention to catch up as soon as I can.  As always I thank you for your visit to my blog and to your encouraging comments.   The wreath does hang on my front door but I do have a porch/outer vestibule so it is not in direct contact with the elements.  My thoughts are now starting to turn to Easter, so I am going to sort some of the Spring decor out and make a start.

See you soon.

37 comments:

  1. Spring is definitely there...We have to wait if it stay ;)
    Anna

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  2. I look forward to you sharing the building of your garden room. Nice to see the plants come back and I to look forward to more warm weather.

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  3. I love this time of year, the signs of the warmer weather to come are there, there is so much beauty everywhere but many folk are rushing around so much they don't stop to take it in.

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  4. It is amazing to see spring bud forth. Your daffodils are still ahead of mine and we are on the same latitude as the south of Spain, it always amazes me how cold our winters are, and yet how hot our summers are. Enjoy your rhubarb I never seem to have success growing it, need to try again. Enjoy!

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  5. The daffs look so vigorous. If your rhubarb is already up, you're way ahead of my little corner. Spring is most welcome, but it's okay if there is a slow arrival as we have a great danger of flooding.

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  6. can't wait until warm weather, still cold but it's om it's way. We spend our warm weather days drinking our coffee on our big back porch

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  7. Happy visions of Spring. A wonderful sight.
    xx Beca

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  8. Spring is definitely on the way. I'm starting to see buds on the trees and as soon as they start to unfurl winter will seem to be long gone.

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  9. Love those early flowers, the signs of Spring!☺

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  10. I LOVE the word vestibule and don't use it nearly enough! There are definitely signs of spring here too. We really want to stop buying sheep food and watch the grass grow ready for them to graze the two main fields we have. One to grow and one to eat. Jo xx

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  11. You flowers are so ahead of this region of Eastern Canada. It's nice to see daffodils and rhubarb coming to life. I still have snow on mine. In another month, they should be peeking out. Thanks for sharing. I'm longing to see flowers after a long Winter.

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  12. I am so ready for spring this year. I'm tired of wind and rain although we did get a short walk in lovely warm sunshine yesterday.
    Hugs-x-

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  13. Such exciting photos of Spring making her entrance to your home. I know you look forward to your new garden building. The daffodils are strong soldiers to withstand your winds. Enjoy your evening.

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  14. Much better weather today.Less wind and rain.Our daffodils have been out for a while.The tete a tete are wonderful this year.

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  15. You are definitely further ahead than we are in regards to Spring. But encouraging signs are everywhere. I find myself spending so much time outside that my inside work gets a little set aside. I'll tend to it on rainy days!

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  16. you are way further ahead than me. My daffodils are just poking up. it felt like spring today when I took the toddler on a walk.

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  17. Oh your garden looks so healthy and green! I just hung out the Easter basket on my front door. I love this time of year.

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  18. Hello!
    Happy spring to you!!!
    Your photos are lovely and show how hard nature is trying to return!
    Have a cozy evening.

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  19. It's so amazing that your daffodils are just a bit behind ours. I have several in bloom and I might have to snip a few and bring in a bouquet tomorrow. I'm with you on having the urge to bring out some bunnies and eggs.. lol. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  20. Beautiful, spring has arrived at last!. I've never planted rhubarb, it looks so beautiful!

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  21. I love these first signs of spring. This really is the nicest time of year.
    Amalia
    xo

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  23. Lovely to see Soring has reached your neck of the woods!

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  24. Lovely signs of Spring. I love the first rhubarb, it grows so quickly once those first colourful shoots:)

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  25. Spring is a wonderful season. Looking forward to see your beautiful flowers. Our weather not suitable for daffodils.

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  26. Beautiful signs of spring! You write beautifully. I could read those first two paragraphs over and over. We have signs of spring here too and I am loving it! A garden room sounds just perfect.

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  27. I finally got outside yesterday! You have a foreign escort service posting comments on your blog. FYI. Just thought you may want to block them or remove them.

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  28. Your blooms are so much further along than any in our area, Lorraine. We still have snow piles around and while I spotted a robin, the trees are not budding yet.

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  29. Ohhh, you have more signs of spring, than we do. No flowers here yet. But the weather is changing. :-)

    Happy Spring!
    🍃 🍃 🍃 🍃 🍃

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  30. I love this time of year.
    Nice to see your photographs.

    Happy Spring :)

    All the best Jan

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  31. I hope your first day of spring was filled with joy and happiness. I love this time of year. What fun a garden room will be.

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  32. Happy First Day of Spring! Thanks for sharing the lovely signs of Spring around you, Lorraine :) xx

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  33. It's a joy to see the signs of Spring in the garden. I'm sure you're pleased that the days are gradually getting longer and soon you'll be able to make a start on the garden room, which will be a useful new addition to your cosy cottage. Have a lovely day!

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  34. yes, flowers start blooming...
    have a great day

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  35. Still waiting for Spring here, but the temps are supposed to be above freezing for the next week- so soon. I love rhubarb pie. Every year, a friend of mine brings one to our Memorable Day picnic and I so look for it,

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  36. Love seeing signs of Spring, just makes you feel so wonderful to see all the rebirth and new beginnings :-)

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  37. Woman, do you ever sleep?! You accomplish more in one week than I do in a month.

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