I found one!!! I brought branches of ‘Kumson’ forsythia inside a week ago, but they haven’t done anything. Outside, though, a few buds are just about open. Fortunately, Fran has a more extensive post planned for tomorrow, so be sure to check back to see what she has to share. Now, I’m off to see what the rest of you have posted….
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – January 2008
– Posted in: Garden Bloggers’ Bloom DayWell, that’s one more bloom than I’ve got!
Thanks for the support, Jim! After checking out what so many others are posting, I’m feeling rather inadequate at the moment.
-Nan
Forsythia is always the first sign of Spring for me. How nice to be able to find one in bloom at this time.
Thanks! I enjoyed seeing your flowers too! (Gee, I almost said I enjoyed seeing your bloomers, but that would hardly be polite, would it?)
-Nan
Congratulations! I bet you’ll have lots next month. Thanks for posting the forsythia.
You’re very kind, Frances. Based on our usual weather patterns for the next month, I think it’s unlikely that anything will dare to open outdoors here on the next GBBD. But you never know!
-Nan
So lovely! Looks like you’ll have lots more by Feb 15th!
Thanks for stopping in, Melinda! I don’t hold out much hope for outdoor blooms, but I may have to spring for some pansies or primroses to brighten the indoors.
-Nan
I thought about bringing in some forsythia branches a few days ago, but figured I was too late for this month’s bloom day. Maybe I need to see what’s going on with them outside!
I look forward to Fran’s post tomorrow!
Carol, May Dreams Gardens
Hi Carol! I thought giving the budded branches a week indoors would be enough, since they were so close to opening, but I guess not. Maybe they’ll open in time for February’s GBBD.
-Nan
One more bloom than I have too, Nan. Some people think forsythia is so common, but it’s one of those ‘happy-making’ plants for me. I’d like to try one of the double-flowered cultivars, or one that’s a bit truer gold than mine.I find ours is a bit on the greenish side, not much but not the blaze of gold that some are.
That’s funny, Jodi – the reason I like ‘Kumson’ so much, apart from its amazing variegated foliage, is because of its clear yellow to greenish yellow color. Around here, the golds appear everywhere, even in untended hedgerows. In large quantities, they’re kind of overwhelming. But at this point, I’m really looking forward to their return!
-Nan
Nan: I’m so glad you found a bloom and the forsythia is not a bloom we see often down here. I can’t wait to see your garden in a couple of months. I am in love with your arbors and the layout of your land. All the photos from your past gardens are a welcome sight. Happy GBBD!
My goodness, Meems, what a nice thing to say. You’re very kind to comment on my one little bud when you have such an abundance of blooms in your own garden.
-Nan
Nan, it is exciting to see one of the first forsythia buds of the spring. I looked at my forsythia for blooms but only saw another promise of any buds.
Thanks, Lisa! I think it’s going to be a good while before I see any more, so I’m making the most of this one.
-Nan
It’s rather amazing that it’s that time of year already that forcing of forsythia is possible. Can spring be far behind? LOL
Spring feels pretty far away today, but you’re right: It’s not really too long now!
-Nan
Hurray that you found a bloom for GBBD and that I (finally) found you. 😉 Your link didn’t work, you see.
I love forsythia; every year I have a few branches of it in a vase so I can enjoy them inside too.
Oops – I must have mis-typed (not unusual). I’m glad you found us, and thanks for visiting!
-Nan
There’s a forsythia in our neighborhood that has a handful of flowers in various stages of bloom. I thought it was a freak but since yours is blooming too, I guess it’s more a reflection of how warm it’s been this winter. Funny how one tiny blossom can lift one’s spirit!
Hey there, Ki! Yes, one little bloom has a lot of power at this time of year. This forsythia has actually been flecking blooms since October, so I’m not sure whether this one counts as a winter flower or an extra-early spring bloom.
-Nan