Looks like Spring really has sprung.
I sat beside this row of hyacinths as I ate my lunch at the plot today. Hot in the sun. It felt so good after digging and weeding, hoeing and trimming. But the ground in the beds we've prepared for planting is like grey dust. More like how it gets in July and August. I'm worried about the new onions we planted a few weeks ago, and how any seed will fare now we're officially in a drought.
Yes. In March. In England. Large swathes of it. And here, we're soon to come under strict measures to save water.
Despite what I read about climate change, these hyacinths came into bloom the same week they normally do. So I'm taking it as a sign that the plants know what they're doing and hoping the onions will be pushing up the dust in late Summer as well.
Now I must go and scrub my dusty nails as I have an interesting gig tomorrow night with my favourite duo partner guitarist, Dave Allen. It's at the March Hare which is a crossover event between musicians and artists at the Coach House in Kemptown. I think everyone's wondering what it might be like. We're hoping our set will emerge out of and blend into a mix with the performers who are on stage before and after us. Fingers crossed. Here's the link to the info.
8 comments:
Hyacinths! Lovely, mine are only green peeks from the ground, but my earth is still so damp from melted snow. Still I planted seeds of greens and counted crocus to the sum of 8. Have an exciting gig...music for the soul.
how odd to think of England having a drought... crazy weather for sure.. but beautiful flowers in the sun.
Hope you have a fun and good gig with Dave. I love the colour of those hyacinths - how could one not smile - but am sorry about the drought. We live in a country where we understand water restrictions; altho this year we are once again overwhelmed with water. Maybe there's a big siphon pulling it our way when it should be going yours? Take care.
Hi Maggie. Hope your hyacinths are as stunning as these. Earth damp from melted snow....guess that's what we needed this Winter. Thanks. Looking forward to the gig.
Hi Donna. Thanks. Yes, our small green country is turning dry, it seems. But the flowers are finding enough in the earth.
Hi Fiona. Your comment snuck in behind me, there!
Thanks. It's been a while since Dave and I played, so we're looking forward. Yes, the colours are amazing and so is all this sun we are enjoying, but it's sadly tinged with the rain problem, all of it heading your way instead!
Beautiful Spring flowers but not such good news about the drought. We are facing a possible water restrictions...the last time we had designated watering days. I wish you Spring rain!
Hi, Annie -- wishing you a beautiful spring. I know you are paying close attention to the changes around you ... savor it ... and write about it! Happy music-making.
Hi Mary Ann. Yes. Thank you. Let's hope for some generous clouds. We're changing a few of the crops we grow. No water guzzlers!!
Hi Christine. Thanks for dropping by. It's gorgeous, isn't it? I just love the colour blast. Lots of writing on the go, so busy with words.
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