We’ve been experiencing a cool, windy and wet spring here in the Boston area.
Today, for example, we are forecast to have 24 hours of rain plus possible gale force winds along the shore.
Yikes!
This hasn’t been very pleasant for those of us who ride our bikes from point A to point B on a regular basis.
But I think the plant world has been enjoying it — and flowers appear to be blooming over a longer period of days and weeks.
I have been very grateful for that!
Deep breath in.
Deep breath out.
This week the allium bulbs I planted a few years ago next to our driveway have started to bloom.
Hurrah!
They are the one type of bulb I’ve planted (other than some crocus) which have managed to blossom robustly each spring.
They always remind me of something Dr. Seuss would have drawn.
I especially like the purple ones.
Today’s Throwback Thursday takes me back to a short blog post about creativity from October 25, 2013.
It’s very sweet until the end, when I realized that the open mic I mention no longer exists.
And the restaurant which hosted it has closed.
And the lovely woman who ran it recently died.
Another deep breath in.
And deep breath out.
Ahh, change…
If I needed any more reminders to “carpe diem” and seize the day, there they are!
I just learned from Wikipedia (after I went to Google and checked the correct spelling of this Latin phrase) that “carpe diem” is more accurately translated as “enjoy the day” or “pluck/harvest the day.”
Ahhhhh…
I like these more accurate translations MUCH better than the traditional one.
I associate the verb “seize” with military campaigns, kidnappings and my European ancestors confiscating almost all of what is now South, Central and North America from the folks who were once living here.
“Enjoy,” “pluck,” and “harvest,” however, all feel less violent and more sustainable to me than “seize.”
And I did, in fact, pluck two allium flowers from next to our driveway — which were part of double stems from two different bulbs — to enjoy inside.
I think allium are part of the garlic/onion/leek family — so I suppose I might even be able to dig up and eat some of the bulbs if things get dire in the future…
But for now I will remain very grateful that no animals (rabbits, squirrels, rats, skunks, etc.) have dug them up for food so that I can enjoy their springtime extravagance.
Thank you to the talented and generous photographers at Pixabay
Thank you to the earth and to bulbs and to rain and to the sun.
And thank YOU for reading another one of my blog posts — and maybe two of them if you click the link many paragraphs above, too!
I realized recently that I rarely include a link to my official website in my blog posts.
If you are curious, you can click here to visit willsings.com.
Happy spring — at least to those readers who live in the northern hemisphere!
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Alliums are striking plants and quite easy to grow. And the flower heads last for years once they’re dry.
I’m always grateful for rain in spring and summer now that it’s less common than in past years.
I did not know that the flowers can be dried. When does one harvest them? And then does one simply put them in a vase with no water while they dry out? I agree that we need (almost) all the water we can get these days. We just hope/pray that we are spared the flash-flood amounts which climate change is bestowing more frequently on unsuspecting communities around the planet…
I just leave them in place and bring a few inside once they’ve formed seeds and dried out. Mind you, mine are the ones called Allium christophii, which are larger and less dense than other types, so they dry out readily.
Excessive rainfall and flooding are bad, I agree. Where I live that hardly ever happens in summer, though.
AOK. I will wait until they have formed seeds to cut them and bring them inside. Thank you for this lovely tip to prolong my appreciation of their beauty!
You’re welcome, Will. I hope it works out!
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Yes, they are a beautiful shade of purple!
Its our rainy season at the moment, Will and you are correct the plants love it and some are blooming profusely the allium flowers are stunning they always stand tall and look majestic 🙂
I am happy to think that it’s rainy and lush in Vietnam right now, too!
Stay safe, WilleDare. I hope the weather there is not too bad that cause so much damage. Still, enjoy the springtime. Here, we feel the wet season. Boots are needed.
I plan to work at home today with a big pot of vegetable soup which I made yesterday. No bike riding in this weather! One of my sisters bought me barn boots last summer, and they have proven to be great protection on rainy days (although i wouldn’t want to walk more than a few miles wearing them…) Thanks for reading AND leaving a comment!
I like those purple alliums! It’s been very rainy here, and it’s unseasonably cool here now–though we had some gorgeous days before that. But since we’ve really needed rain, I guess it’s good. As you say, the flowers seem very happy.
Your Website looks great.
Yes. Rain also fills reservoirs, which we certainly need to have happen! Thank you for reading and commenting and even checking out my website. And hurrah for spring showers bringing lots of flowers!
You’re welcome!
Oh, the vegetable soup sounds comforting, perfect of the weather. Yes, better and safe to be indoor this time. You’re most welcome, Willedare
I’m glad you’re finding ways to enjoy the cool, wet spring. We’ve had similar weather (although warmer than you) which has made brought many flowers and greenery. Happy Spring Will!
Thank you, Brad! We MUST enjoy spring before it is gone…
Agreed Will. 🌷
Enjoy the day indeed Will. I commiserate with you on the cool, wet weather. We had frost earlier in the week and now it has already been raining for 24 hours here and it’s supposed to rain for the next two days! I feel like I will never get my flowers and tomatoes planted this year.
Wow! You even experienced a frost this month! Luckily we didn’t get quite that cold here in the Boston area. After 24+ hours of rain, today the sun is shining — and my spirits are lifting! May you get those flowers and tomatoes planted soon…
Fingers crossed, tomorrow will be the day. It’s sunny here today so I’ll give the soil a day to dry out a bit and I’ll aim to plant my flowers and tomatoes tomorrow. Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday, Will!
Happy Blooming! Lovely photos.
Thanks for dropping by, Cindy!!!
Yes, our weather has made flowers very happy. You are so right about Dr. Seuss! Thanks for the lovely blooms and words, Will.
You are most welcome, Jennie! And today the rain has stopped, the sun has come out, and the plants can soak up a lot of sun/food. Hurrah!
Yes! We’re finally on a weather upswing. Enjoy!
Alliums are lovely. We’ve had a few days of rain here but it was badly needed after a very dry month!
Hurrah for much-needed rainfall!!! Alliums are still blooming here in the Boston area. Today I saw three of the biggest allium flowers I have ever witnessed. I am guessing they are very high quality/expensive bulbs… not like the ones I buy at our local Star Market.