Spring, March and Indoor Flowers

My garden woke up and surprised me with very early shoots. New flowers popped in the warmest places. I took photos to show you such long-awaited sprouts - 2020. This is a new spring, nature comes to life. The yesterday's snow melted and today is sunny weather. Small bulbs in icy soil begin to sprout.
 

 Leucojum vernum

 crocus

sedum

Young shoots of tulip leaves boldly pop through the solid soil and last year's grass and leaves. Even snow that falls down at nights and cold wind doesn't stop their growth.

tulips

a rose under covering

hyacinth

Hyacinths are the most frost-resistant spring flowers. Their buds well withstand cold. I really like their pleasant and slightly strong smell, especially when blooming hyacinths are in the room.

 daffodil tazetta indoor forced

Forcing daffodils is not a difficult task and after 4-5 months in a cool place daffodils sprouted. I moved the pot to a warm room and now bright yellow daffodils decorate it.

I usually keep calla bulbs in a cool place of the house during the winter. But this winter was so warm that even in the corridor it was not cool enough therefore calla bulbs sprouted in March. I planted the sprouting calla bulbs in a large pot and placed them near the window. The plant gave 4 white calla flowers.

calla

pelargonium

Happy spring and stay safe and healthy during this time of epidemic.

Here is my video about the Gardens of Tulips, the Netherlands:

Women's Day, March 8

Dear ladies! I wish you joy and happiness, love and health.

Happy Women's day with your loved ones and families!
  
'An embodiment of strength, compassion and wisdom. A fearless soul. 
A healer, a teacher, a friend and a pillar. 
She is a woman! International Women's Day is here!'

                                              by nlqc

My orchid Dendrobium has bloomed, the flowers have a subtle smell.

White tulips were forced in winter.

Lace of Northern Russia

Do you like lace? I think it is so delicate and beautiful. The art of lace was born in Italy and the Netherlands and has gradually spread to many countries. In the 17th century, lace making also appeared in Russia. Together with the fashion for European dresses, lace was in demand in all classes of Russian society. It began to be used to decorate various types of clothes.

By the beginning of the 19th century several lace centers with original and diverse patterns appeared in Russia. Lacy craft developed in the city of Vologda. Local women, imitating the fashion of Italy and the Netherlands, began to decorate dresses and underwear of wealthy men and women with delicate linen threads.

Lace makers weaved small and large things: bedspreads, kerchiefs, scarves made of silk threads of black, white and golden colors. In 19th century they fulfilled orders from St. Petersburg for dresses and  blouses.
Currently, lace patterns retain old patterns typical of northern Russia, such as snowflakes, plants, flowers, birds, trees. 
I have one pretty lace collar made many years ago. 
Do you have any lace at home? Would you like to have it? 

Here is my video about