Spring at Red Butte
Saturday morning I decided to head to Red Butte Garden to see what is blooming. I didn’t walk the whole garden but here are a few photos I took. The gardeners were hard at work, which is what I was trying to do in the home garden last week.
The weather didn’t cooperate last week so I didn’t accomplish nearly what I’d hoped at home. There was some death and destruction over this winter. It seems my clary sage plants that I started from seed last year are toast and I was so hoping to see blooms on this plant in person instead of in a book. The worst thing about this winter was the unseasonably low temperatures in the teens back in November without any snow cover. Otherwise it was a normal Utah winter which means expect the unexpected. Ah well, most things are looking decent, if seeming a little late.
There’s some blooming in my garden and I will take some pictures this week. Chores beckon… transplanting, more cleanup, and pruning. Happy spring!
I went Friday. “Hard at work” is right. Not too much going on since it’s been cold. Next weekend should be more promising.
I am so glad you visited so that you could share your photos with us. I absolutely love the color contrast of the deep purple pansies against the bright yellow of the daffodils. More people should plant pansies next to their daffodils. Of course, I loved the Golden Barrel Cactus and the Agave.
Judging from these photos, I’d say things have moved well past decent.
I am kicking myself that I never visited Red Butte when I lived in Utah. Is it in SLC?
Christine in Alaska
I’m jealous Sis. Can’t wait for the Red Butte plant sale though!
That was a delightful tour~Thank you…I love that first photo~It just says spring! gail
Wow, those daffs are truly amazing.