Primrose Planter

Over the last couple of days, we had some unusually

warm weather here in Western Washington State. 

I couldn't wait to get outside to enjoy 

the beautiful sunshine. 

This El-Nino winter has brought 

warm, tropical air up from 

the Hawaiian Islands. 

I painted some terra-cotta pots a light gray

(latex porch and floor paint - inside and out)

to blend in with my beautiful 

vintage planter that was a gift

from my son at Christmas. 

It was filled with all kinds of wonderful

goodies, including the book

I showed you in the last post, 

'Winter Gardening'. 

I was so surprised when browsing through

the book to find an almost exact replica

of the planter my son gave me! 

Here it is planted with dwarf evergreens 

in the book, which is very pretty, 

but I wanted something cheerful and bright. 

While shopping at my local market, 

there were lovely displays

of primroses in all colors. 

I wanted to take them all home! 

But I settled on four and added

some glacier ivy. 

The metal tray fits perfectly on my little

potting bench and can easily 

be moved when I want to use it. 

I have no idea what the tray could

have been used for originally

and it doesn't explain in the book, either.

Does anyone know? 

I love using unconventional planters. 

Here some Scotch Moss grows 

in a wooden tool box lined with plastic, 

and an enamel cup. 

My Dear Father made the patriotic eagle

when he was a young man, out of molded aluminum.

He was a tool and die maker. 

I've shown you my galvanized tubs before. 

I am very pleased with how the plantings

have held up over the winter. 

So pretty! 

I had some company today! 

Kai and Whitey Bear, my American Eskimo's
 are my little shadows. 

I had some leftover ivy, so I potted

them up and placed them on my pedestal. 

I love ivy in the winter garden. 

Candytuft in a pot is already starting to bud. 

These warm temperatures have everything confused. 

I was so surprised to see this little bee! 

He was flying from bloom to bloom. 

Along with this little fellow. 

Anna's hummingbirds stay here year round.  

Even my old girl, Maggie, came out to 

enjoy the sunshine. 

She is almost 18 years old now. 

She's definitely slowing down....

Me too! 

These winter days go by so fast, 

and as the sun drops low on the horizon

the air chills quickly. 

Shadows get longer....

Kai takes one more romp....

I snip blooms to take inside....

It was a beautiful winter day. 

My work is done. 

Outside anyway......

Time to cook dinner! 

xoxo

Thank you, Dear Friends for your 

sweet visits and kind comments. 

You always make me smile. 

xoxo

A faithful friend is a secure shelter;

whoever finds one has found a treasure. 

The Apocrypha

xoxo

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