Seedlings-2020

Despite on human problem with new virus the nature pleases us: the sun, blue sky, new leaves and young plants. This April the seedlings delight me, they want to grow and bloom. They sprout well on the windowsill, bathing in sunlight through the window glass. The first photo is Brachycome, that is new to me. Last year I liked Brachycome ampelous little daisies. In February I had sown white and blue ones, now there are many thin green plants in plastic glasses.

Brachycome

Aster

My favorite late summer flowers are China Asters (Callistephus), I sowed mix of them. Asters grow well, are healthy and I hope to have many nice red, white, blue flowers in the garden.

Impatiens

This is one of three pots of Impatiens 'Tom Thumb' variety. I love them because they're strong and very colorful, having double flowers between leaves. The only one condition they need is to be plant in a shadow place.

Hellianthus

The last one is Hellianthus, 'Teddy bear' variety. I'd like to plant them in a large tub to have bright yellow  bouquet. 

So here are my plans. But nobody knows when the world situation gets better. 
What are your plans for this spring and summer? What about your seedlings?

Stay safe and healthy, friends.

Roses Started Developing Early

 

Before the authorities ordered to stay at home, I was in the garden. What an amazing spring this year! After a warm winter, April came with daytime temperatures +7 C + 10 C. Roses delight me with their healthy appearance. They are one month ahead of past years. Green stems have many red buds, young leaves will appear soon. 

Rose bushes were sheltered from the winter cold, and even new leaves grew on some roses under the cover.

I pruned this rose very much in the fall because it was sick. I'm glad that buds appeared, it means it will grow well in the spring.

 Sure there are many new growths in your gardens. 
 How are your plants this spring?
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The other day I bought three lampreys fish. The fish were ready to eat, fried with spices. I cut the fish into small pieces and warmed it up, added some onions and fresh parsley.
Some people do not familiar with lamprey. It lives in the sea or in rivers that flow to the sea. 
Do you love eating fish?

Take care and stay healthy!

The End of March: A Shore of the Baltic Sea

It's spring, late March, the snow melted long ago, although the leaves have not yet grown. The sea is quiet, as if woke up and enjoys the warmth after winter. Large smooth stones, polished by sea waves, are warm under the spring sun.

It seems as if the stones were rolling towards the shore, but were stopped by some force. Amazing views.

Dark wet tree trunks seem to be frames for pictures. A few boats and yachts were visible on the pier; perhaps the sea season is not yet open. I had been sitting for an hour on warm stones, enjoying the spring sun.