Sunday, May 1, 2011

Pickets and Tulips

So far, I've only planted a small handful of bulbs in the yard. Every year I say that I will plant hundreds, yet every year slips by me. This year...

Hopefully, this post will inspire me to follow through. There's nothing lovelier than the elegant welcome of these lovely ladies at our gate. This variety is from Van Bloem Gardens and is called 'Triumph.' 
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46 comments:

  1. Jenn AMay 1, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Ooooo...they are gorgeous! You'll have to post another photo as they open up. I'd love to see their full colour. I love the white on the leaves too.

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  2. ShanaMay 2, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Hi Trina,
    It's always a pleasure to come by your blog and see what you've posted. These tulips are beautiful especially against your white picket fence. :)
    ~Shana

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  3. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    What an appropriate name! 'van' means 'from' and 'bloem' means 'flower' in Dutch/flemish
    Have a wonderful spring
    Evelien

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  4. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesMay 2, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful! About ten years ago I did plant 100 bulbs! They seem to be waning, and it's on my calendar to plant 100 bulbs this Fall!

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  5. Vannessa@LuxuriaMay 2, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Lovely seeing these gorgeous blooms. I've never seen tulips in Spain (where I currently live), but they are everywhere in the UK (where I am from).So I always feel a pang of homesickness when I see them. They epitomise Spring for me.

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  6. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Beautiful pictures:)

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  7. Michelle TrusttumMay 2, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    My favourite blooms - beautiful.

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  8. angieMay 2, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    gorgeous!!! hugs, angie

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  9. pve designMay 2, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Those are beautiful. I can imagine your wee little ones gathering bunches to bring to you.
    pve

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  10. Marian HazelMay 2, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I've promised to plant some red tulips after we had them at our wedding recently. Your pink ones are delightful.

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  11. RenéMay 2, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Your tulips are gorgeous at the foot of the fence Trina! Yes, I know the feeling. Was just saying the other day that this fall I really need to plant bulbs.

    -Rene

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  12. Simply LKJMay 2, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    So pretty! Love the tulips with the gate as a backdrop.

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  13. Emilie's daughterMay 2, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    These tulips are very elegant indeed! I love the subtle pink. Wonderful! Thanks for the picture.

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  14. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMay 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Triumph indeed!! Happiest of springs to you and your crew!

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  15. AshleyMay 2, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Those tulips have such pretty colours. You are ahead of us at least! I keep meaning to plant tulips but haven't gotten around to it yet.

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  16. A Hint of HomeMay 2, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    There's nothing like beautiful flowers to welcome you when you arrive home.
    I love looking out my kitchen window everyday just to see the flowers and birds!

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  17. la maison LaFortuneMay 2, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love the variegated leaves and I'd love to see inside also. I have a variegated hydrangea that has finally begun to grow and bloom this year. I'm very excited. I'm not sure if tulips would grow here, but I'd love to try.

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  18. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMay 2, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Oh these tulips are just gorgeous! I love the color and I agree they look so beautiful up against your white fence.

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  19. Artful GatheringMay 2, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    These tulips are my favorite. Good luck with your planting. Looking forward to more photos of your flowers.

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  20. Moodi MummaMay 2, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    They are beautiful!! Look forward to watching your garden grow and expand... I LOVE tulips!!

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  21. DeborahMay 2, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Oh they look so elegant standing there against your fence..just beautiful!!
    Tulips are one of my very favourite flowers :)

    Deborah xo

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  22. Ami at A Sierra HomeMay 2, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    So lovely. I did, in fact, plant over a hundred bulbs last fall and it gives me sooo much joy to see them all in bloom throughout our yard, as tulips have always signified to me 'spring has sprung."

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  23. Alexandra Bee BlogMay 2, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I love your placement of the tulips along the picket fence, so classic and beautiful! Can't wait to see more of your progress!

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  24. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    So beautiful! I love tulips but haven't had any in years - things seem to eat the bulbs! These inspire me to try again and I am writing "Buy Triumph tulip bulbs" on my September calendar page. Thank you!
    Elaine

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  25. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I remember you speaking of planting these. They are beautiful! I did plant 100 daffodil bulbs a while back. It was hard work, but each Spring I so look forward to their return. I love tulips, but so do the rabbits! They don't seem to care for the daffodils. Love your picket fence, too.

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  26. Kacie - With LoveMay 2, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    We still have to get ours in the ground. They're so simple and lovely.

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  27. DianneMay 2, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Oh it won't be long before Graham and Margaret are pulling these from the ground. :) They are beautiful. We have so many squirrels that bulbs do not fair well in our yard. I do love them!!

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  28. JennMay 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    You're triumphant ladies are beautiful!

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  29. Tracey Ayton PhotographyMay 2, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Absolutely stunning Trina. I live in an old home and there are these three tulips that come up every year, which I'm told, have come up for the last 80 years.

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  30. KerryMay 2, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Great photos, I cannot believe how the twins have grown. WOW!

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  31. 24 CornersMay 2, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Ahhhh...spring has sprung at the farmhouse! They *are* lovely...and right next to your picket fence makes them even more so!
    Happy tuplip season!
    xo J~

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  32. IncenseAndMyrrhMay 2, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Those are some of the prettiest tulips I've seen!

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  33. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMay 2, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    If you need some inspiration, please come visit my blog, "Longwood Gardens" post. We went there yesterday and they have over 200,000 bulbs planted!!!!!!!!!! I posted ALOT of pictures, that I think you will enjoy. Your tulips are beautiful!!!!!!! XO, Pinky

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  34. JennMay 2, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Gorgeous!! I will have to track down some of those bulbs to add to my garden for next year!

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  35. Elizabeth @ mygladheart.blogspot.comMay 2, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Those are very beautiful! In February we moved onto the family farm and so we have no idea what's been planted where! It's been so fun to see what comes though. So far, my favorite thing has been the tulips.

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  36. DeannaMay 3, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Love the beautiful tulips!!!!
    So very pretty,
    d

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  37. StephanieMay 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful tulips!

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  38. designchicMay 3, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    tulips are a favorite of mine...gorgeous!!

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  39. Cindy @ a curious gardenerMay 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Trish,
    I featured a few shots of your lovely kitchen in a post I did on transferware on my blog today, have been doing a few UK themed posts inspired by the royal wedding

    stylishserendipity.blogspot.com

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  40. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous tulips! So lovely and elegant!

    Genevieve

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  41. KristinMay 3, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    i just love spring flowers.

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  42. Suburban MummaMay 3, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Wowww gorgeous!! I especially love the tulips by the white fence!

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  43. Farmers WifeyMay 3, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    ohhhh I have found your blog and am loving it..your newest follower! I'm at work atm so I can't wait to get home over a cup of tea and look at your gorgeous pics..I am a country girl building our dream home.....so I am super excited to find you x

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  44. AmyMay 3, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    what a lovely little blog you have here!

    I particularly like Margret's bootie's post. How sweet. Hope you have a happy day.

    xx Amy from Australia

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  45. Low Tide High StyleMay 3, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Your tulips are so pretty! Like you, I say that I will plant hundreds each year too, but it never seems to happen. I did dig up some bulbs at my mom's today so I will at least have more daffodil's next spring!

    Kat :)

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  46. KristineMay 4, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Just found your blog via A-M in Brisbane. I have spent the last two hours reading over your blog and enjoying the peek into your beautiful home. You are a very clever duo and your taste is perfection - a lovely mix of old and new. A new favourite blog to read. Hooray.

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