Thinking of Spring?
Happy Winter, 2025
as of 7:03 am PST
It's crazy that, even before Winter began, I was already receiving those enticing seed catalogs.
One of my greatest joys is exploring the fascinating world of sunflowers, with the Red Torch Mexican Sunflower being a favorite! Its bright red color brings a burst of happiness to my yard. I didn't plant any last year so I'm looking forward planting them this spring.
While it feels a bit premature to dream of spring, especially on day one of Winter, the beautiful pages awakened my imagination, filling my mind with visions of sunny, golden days ahead.
Ahhhhh.
No, No, No,
I won't be tempted any longer -
I won't allow myself to get off-season...
The joy of the commercialization of our seasons and holidays...to nudge us from our comfortable lives to hurry up and be the first.
Just leave me be!
Rushing through life can cause us to miss the beauty and lessons each season offers. The Psalmsist wrote, "My times are in His Hands." While I'm excited for what's ahead, I'll chill a bit and appreciate the beauty this Winter of 2025 has to offer.
Debby
I would love to have sunflowers in my yard this season. Keep reminding me and it may happen. At this point its all we can do to just get the weeds pulled and our lawn cut. I would love to have bachelor buttons and sweet peas too. Just dreaming at this point.
ReplyDeleteWell almost time to scoot to church.
Enjoy the Lord's Day
Sue
Oh I know about the weeds. We keep paving over parts of the lawn and putting in rocks. Lord willing we can finally be done with that this year. What we do have has helped enormously, in weed control and maintenance.
DeleteGood morning, in the past I always loved reading the seed catalogs. I especially loved Baker Creek Heirloom seeds here in Missouri-their catalogs are amazing I stopped being on their mailing list since we moved to the lake house-
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting-Merry Christmas
That's what this was - Baker Creek. Their catalogs are a work of art.
DeleteWe were at TJ/TK Maxx and Valentine is out. I confess, Tim got me a lovely heart blank book journal/diary and I can't wait to write in it. So many pretty hearts. Haven't seen Easter or Spring yet but no doubt it will be there soon enough.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness. That,was awfully sweet of Tim getting you that heart journal to write in. Yes, hearts are pretty and so are all the colors of spring.
DeleteI agree. I love the spring yellows and purples and just all of that fun stuff. I also really love winter too. The white and the blue ... so many fun seasons. So many fun combos.
DeleteI agree about racing through life. Life is so short, and we would miss it all if we did this! The seed catalog is so gorgeous! Before I started reading your post, I thought it was a nature book with beautiful illustrations, and was going to ask how I could buy it! I love sunflowers! We don't see much variety of them here though.
ReplyDeleteIt's Baker Seed catalog. It's like art! Oh sunflowers are among my favorites, along with poppies but as soon as I said that, A bunch of other flowers came into my mind as well. I really do love all flowers except for the The corpse flower! (Amorphophallus titanum)
DeleteWe receive catalogs all the time via coming in the Nursery Mail. I try to plan out what new things that I want to add for the upcoming Spring. And of course, some flowers need to be planted early so I try to stay up with this as well. Love sunflowers but I also try to plan for the early blooming flowers like tulips and such. Enjoy this wonderful Sunday.
ReplyDeleteOh I bet. That's your business, so of course you would be receiving many. You must be very busy planting bulbs and flowers in your yard. I bet it looks gorgeous! Im afraid, I tend to delegate the job to my husband now. My knees just can't take it anymore.
DeleteLive in and enjoy the moment, Debby. That's what it's all about. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYes it is, Martha
Deletea neighbor has a huge bush of Mexican sunflowers but they are yellow not red. I do love sunflowers and in fact all YELLOW flowers. have fun with your catalog and your dreams. maybe you will find seeds in your stocking?
ReplyDeleteSeed catalogs are great to read in the middle of the cold, nasty winter weather.
ReplyDeleteNot thinking of spring! I enjoy winter too. :)
ReplyDeleteTake time to enjoy each day, each season.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that as soon as Christmas is over Easter Eggs will start appearing in some shops!!!
All the best Jan
Like on Boxing Day we may see hot cross buns in the stores it is so annoying
DeleteEmbrace the present ... that's my motto, too.
ReplyDeleteAt my other house I loved getting my seed catalogs. I had an acre of land with many flower and veggie beds. Always enjoyed planning out which ones I would get each year. This home there is no room for anything that I already have. Have fun perusing through yours. Janice
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the moment you are in! I don't get seed catalogs - but they look like so much fun. Enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI remember when my mom used to get those catalogs. I always love to look at the photos of all the flowers and veggies. Especially the colorful ones of veggies that you don't normally see. such as the colorful corn or pumpkins.
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