Sunday, March 20, 2011

Mosaic Monday: Snowdrops



A few weeks ago, I showed you the first snowdrop blooming here at our Little Red House. Since then, they have been flowering steadily, first the ones that are on the west side of the house in the sunshine, and finally those that face north by our porch door.

It sounds like we have a lot of them, but we really only have a few clumps. Old gardening wisdom will tell you that snowdrops are best planted "in the green" -- that is, dug up immediately after flowering, separated and replanted. I have never questioned that; but I did not know anyone with snowdrops who might give me a few plants. So I planted them one year from bulbs in the fall, and they did fairly well. I don't really have big enough clumps to divide yet, so I will try planting more bulbs in the fall. If I remember... :) If you are interested, here is more information about when and how to plant snowdrops.

I have to tell you that this is the first year that I have actually picked any snowdrops. Normally, I am loathe to take any away from my meager showing, but I wanted to make up a pretty mosaic, so you could see them up close. And laying on the wet ground to shoot them where they grow is something you only do once or twice. :)

So, these snowdrops are for you, my dear bloggers. Happy Spring!

Now let's have some mosaic fun! Here are the instructions:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post. The post may be about any subject you wish. The only stipulation is that it include a collage, or mosaic of photos.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline

And a quick reminder: if you would like to join Mosaic Monday but don't know quite where to start, there is a tutorial on mosaic-making on my sidebar. Just scroll down, and click on the small blue mosaic.



62 comments:

  1. The snowdrops are such a delicate flower..and the blue bottle is perfect to display them! Today we saw small purple wildflowers and when I looked up close, I realized there were several different varieties...all a beautiful shade of purple! Happy Spring! ♥

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  2. Such beautiful images you captured and put together Mary! Happy Spring to you!

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  3. Oh my goodness, Mary! You've positively outdone yourself with this series! Absolutely perfect in everyway! I especially love the script texture overlay.

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  4. Your snowdrops and mosaic are beautiful. I have been seeing more and more Snowdrops this year. Happy Spring, Mary!

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  5. Those snow drops are absolutely fantastic~Just makes me smile ;-) Lovely Photos

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  6. So very lovely! Wishing you a wonderful spring week! Cathy

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  8. Super pretty!
    Thank you once again for being the sweetest host!

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  9. I should learn to check my comments - sorry - Your snowdrops are so pretty and I would pick some too - if I could. Enjoy your spring beginnings!

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  10. Such beautiful blooms! Thanks for such pretty flowers :)

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  11. Beautiful mosaics Mary. Snowdrops are so dainty, I love them.

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  12. Beautiful little gentle flower. Such pretty photos! Thanks for having us!
    Sherry

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  13. These are just gorgeous shots of your snowdrops. Thank you for 'picking' some for the shoot. I love them on the pretty plate :-) Pamela

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  14. What a delicate, lovely spring flower and so dreamily presented. Your mosaics are enchanting. Happy spring to you, Mary!

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  15. I am going to really enjoy today's Mosaic Monday if everyone posts lovely spring pictures like this! It has rained all weekend here and it looks like Autumn has finally arrived.

    Thanks for having me and happy Spring!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  16. Always a beautiful display when I come to your post. How dainty and yet so strong in statement. Blessings
    QMM

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  17. They are just lovely...I especially love the photo with them in the blue bottle.

    Thank you for hosting again this week.

    Lost Homes of Levy AKA

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  18. The shot with the script overlay is just simply perfection!

    m ^..^

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  19. Mary, your blog is fast becoming a favorite! I just love your gorgeous dreamy photographs and beautiful mosaics. Your words so lovely... Thank you for blessing me (among many others, I know!) with your beautiful artful blog. Happy Spring to you too! =) ~Carla

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  20. Mary, You captured the romance in the snowdrops...just beautiful, artful photography. Have a good week!

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  21. So tiny and sweet. I have a couple of small clumps that bloom in Feb. I look for them each winter.

    Carolina Mts

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  22. I love your photos. I love the one with the print so light in the photo. Scrumptious!

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  23. Beautiful, Beautiful! What a lovely flower. So dainty and delicate! I love the photos! :)

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  24. What lovely flowers and you have them displayed so nicely tied with the purple ribbon and layed out so delicately on the plate...thank you for sharing!

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  25. Pure n Pristine in white! Loved your mosaic....so exquisite!

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  26. Simply beautiful photos! Thanks for sacrificing a few of them for our benefit!!

    Kat :)

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  27. This is my favorite post. I love all of your photography, but this is fabulous. I have been admiring snowdrops for years. I think this is the year of the snowdrop.
    xo
    Betty

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  28. I always look forward to your mosaic party. Thanks for hosting, i linked up again.
    xo,
    Sena
    p.s can you erase # 42. I made a mistake by putting your link instead of mine. thanks.

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  29. First time here...my goodness.. your photos are to die for!
    I am in Heaven!!!
    Smiles~
    C

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  30. You make the prettiest and most delicate mosaic I have seen. You just have this special knack. thank you so much. MB

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  31. This is a beautiful soft mosaic - just lovely.
    The coming of spring is such a glorious time - no wonder you are happy to welcome it.

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  32. Your snow drops are so beautiful. I love that color green. I have several clumps scattered throughout my yard as well. A friend shared them and I do believe it was in the fall. I guess they make do :-)

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  33. White backdrop for your lily-white snowdrops...you have an artistic talent for creating that understated elegance in your images. I take my hat off to you, Mary.
    Rosie

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  34. It is breathtaking your mosaic, such a wonderful start into spring!

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  35. Beautiful Mary you pictures would look perfect on a birthday card.
    Happy Spring to you.

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  36. Gorgeous photos, Mary, and I don't see snowdrop flowers around here..

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  37. The snowdrops are lovely. I haven't seen any around here yet - we got more snow last week so I guess if any were on their way up they got buried again!

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  38. I love these photos!!! So, so sweet! The china is gorgeous!!!!

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  39. Beautiful photos.

    Happy Spring!

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  40. I am here for just the second time to link up, love your snowdrop post today. A flower I miss as they do not grow here.

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  41. What beautiful dainty little flowers! I'm inspired!
    THank you for host Mosaic Monday!
    Have a great day!
    Cindy

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  42. I love all the care, beauty & sensitivity of your mosiacs. Always a pleasure to visit you, Mary. Have a lovely week. xx's Marsha

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  43. Well, thank you for picking them because, I've never seen a snowdrop up close. I don't think that I've ever seen a snowdrop in person, either. I've been wondering, too, why they're so popular (along with bluebells) in Britain but not, here, on the East coast. Am I just not looking in the right gardens, I wonder?

    Mary, these photos are so beautiful that, once again, I want to go and do the same thing. =P oops! Thank you for being such an inspiration when things seem so slow and UNinspired!

    Love, Katy xo

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  44. Wonderful pictures like every Monday! Thank you for sharing. I therefore look forward each Sunday to the next day!
    Best wishes,
    Markus

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  45. Love all the close-ups of the delicate touches from your photos...thank heaven for spring! Have a wonderful week.

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  46. I've never seen a snowdrop before...even when we lived back east where we had cold and snow. Here in the Carolinas spring means Bradford Pear Trees and lots of Dogwoods and Pansies. I'm so happy to see Spring here...even though we don't get snow much here in the South, I still love all the green in Spring. Thanks for hosting as always Mary. Fondly, Roberta

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  47. Tex-wis girl keeps telling me I should link on Mosaic Monday and I've finally taken the time to look at your beautiful blog. So happy she sent me!!
    Staci

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  48. Happy First Day of Spring, Mary! I had to laugh when I linked up and saw your snowdrop mosaic. That's what I did too, though my pics pale compared to yours! Thanks for the tips on dividing and cultivating these little gems. And thanks for hosting. Such an inspiring party.
    ~Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  49. Absolutely beautiful snowdrops. Awesome! Thanks for sharing a little of your Spring with us.

    Velva

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  50. Mary this is just as beautiful as ever. How creative. Lovely beyond words.
    xoxo

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  51. Would you just look at all those comments?? Mary, you are becoming famous! I am so glad that so many have discovered your talent and are as thrilled as I am with all the beauty you offer up to us! Simply gorgeous as always...

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  52. Mary,

    This is stunning! I absolutely love those snowdrops. Your mosaic collages are gorgeous. I just added my link and hope you will take a peek. Have a great day!

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  53. Hi Mary! Your photos are gorgeous and the snowdrops make my heart sing! Thank you for hosting Mosaic Mondays! I linked up for the first time this week, and I've been receiving some visitors. I know I will continue to be inspired by visiting your blog. Thank you! Bess

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  54. Found a link to your site from another and I'm glad I did, what a beautiful site you have. I linked with my recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon, thanks for hosting.

    -Brenda

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  55. Hi Bess,
    Thanks so much for sharing! I visited your blog, and loved your post, but I was not able to comment. Couldn't find your email either. So I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your photos!
    xoxo,
    Mary

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