All alone, the party’s over,
Old man Winter was a gracious host;
But when you keep praying for snow to hide the clover
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most!
~ lyricist Fran Landesman
A quick post in a busy week, the last week of classes. It snowed, frost descended, then spring came back in all its glory. Here are a few photos of the garden, which survived the rollercoaster weather better than expected. More next week . . .
I love this song; here is a YouTube link to Ella Fitzgerald singing it with her fantastic grace and style.
composerinthegarden 
MY VERSE IS OF A LIGHT GREEN
AND OF A BURNING CARMINE
MY VERSE IS OF A LIGHT GREEN
AND OF A BURNING CARMINE
MY VERSE IS A HURT(WOUNDED) DEER
THAT SEARCHES PROTECTION IN THE
FOREST(WOODLAND)
http://lyricstranslate.com
Lyrics of Guantanamera translated
into english – I find color refrences
in music interesting. Funny how I
don’t seem to see them as often
in songs sung in english – wonder
why . . .
Rastelly, thank you for those verses; I love the song and never understood the lyrics. Wonderfully evocative; now I have to go back to the song and listen again.
Uh oh – I ment to put that one on
“My word is blue” Sorry about that.
Our weather is doing the same and I’ve tried to cover things I can, but the rest will have to fight through it. Weird Spring. By now classes must be finished. Hope your enjoying some time off.
I’ve given up covering the plants; they are on their own. Still 2 more weeks until graduation, with the final crazy rush of exams and grading. Almost there!
The push is on. You always have the tranquil space in your garden for respite. 🙂
There is something special about seeing snow in the spring and the music makes it even more dramatic! Lovely post!
I know what you mean, Mimo – perhaps it is the visual contradiction of snow and blossom that makes it so fascinating. Thanks for visiting!
I do so love Ella. My favorite period of music. Frank’s right, listening to Ella while viewing your pictures is a wonderful treat. Take care.
Thanks, Eleanor! I love Ella and interestingly enough, one of my young nieces is an Ella fan as well – I’ve given her a set of CD’s. A timeless voice. . .
You have a delightful garden – and have taken some beautiful pictures of it. My favourite is the one of the snowy violets, I just love the colours and the contrast between the blooming flowers and the snow on top of them. Great work.
Otto, thank you for visiting & commenting. The garden is an ever present source of inspiration for me; glad you enjoyed the photos!
Your garden is beautiful! The frost hasn’t spoilt it at all and makes for great photos 🙂
Thanks, Rebecca! I loved taking the frost photos (even while worrying about the plants!) for the way the frost outlined the edges of the leaves.
Nice pictures. The weather here can’t decide whether itbe spring or winter at the moment.
Thanks, chrisstov. It seems you are having weather similar to ours!
Peace to your busy week; looks like your garden will not only make it but in glorious spades! Just gorgeous. And loves me some Ella; thanks…discovered this weekend that acres of my irises have fungus spots. Bizarre winter and spring weather have encouraged delights and destruction. Temporarily hung up, but will look for opportunities…Sad, but on we go. Such is gardening, is life…
Thanks, Catherine. So sorry to hear about your iris, I struggle to keep my roses going here, so you have my complete sympathy. My garden is a great teacher and patience and flexibility have been big lessons for me 🙂
The combination of seeing the images while listening to the Ella Fitzgerald tune is fabulous. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Frank – I had the same reaction when I previewed the post before publishing. Glad you enjoyed the combination!
Your post reminds me that Spring can be both beautiful and harsh
Yes indeed! Fortunately, the garden has come through this year (so far!) relatively unscathed. Yesterday and today we are having summertime temperatures, so out come more blooms, more leaves.
Snow pansy and frosty violets lovely images and words.
Thank you so much for visiting and commenting!
Great set of images, Lynn.
Thanks, Kerry!