Brave Souls

I took a walk though the garden and snapped some pictures. It will be near freezing again tonight but these brave souls are still sharing their beauty. 

Calendula peeking through the iron Welcome sign.

Tree Mallow, Lavatera maritima

Perfume Delight Rose, 4 weeks after I pruned it.

I have a few Iris that have bloomed, but it is still early.

Hollyhock doing well even after the bugs attacked it. The new growth looks good so far.

I have no idea why these Cosmos came up this early!

Dill is thriving in the cold temperatures.

Rose campion lychnis coronaria, I am so happy that this has reseeded in many areas around the back patio.

Abutilon

Violets in the Fairy Garden

A few Bromiliads are in bloom

Clivia

A fairy fushia protected under the large leaves of a Maderense Geranium.

Fan Aloe just beginning to bloom.

Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night. 

~Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters of Rainer Maria Rilke