Autumn Flowering Crocus - Green Thumb Sunday
The Autumn flowering crocus sprung into life this week signalling the start of Autumn.
I love to see the crowds of delicate crocus break through and shout that Autumn is here with their beautiful pastel pink petals waving in the Autumnal breeze, or gale force winds if you live in the North East of England like I do!!!
What signs of Autumn do you like?
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Autumn Crocus Flowers Green Thumb Sunday
very pretty!
Happy autumn!
Comment by galeria — September 23, 2007 @ 9:58 am
Hi Galeria,
Thanks for visiting and commenting. I think this crocus is pretty too.
Sara @ farmingfirends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 10:04 am
What lovely photographs. I like to see the leaves as they change colour and fall to the ground. I also like to see the blackberries on the hedges and be able to gather some. Trisha
Comment by Trisha — September 23, 2007 @ 10:41 am
Hi Trisha, Thanks for dropping by and commenting. I am glad that you like my photos. Yes brambling is a good sign that Autumn is nearly upon us. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 11:16 am
Pretty flowers. I think the signs of fall are leaves turning, leaves falling, football of course and seeing pumpkins in the stores.
Comment by Curtis — September 23, 2007 @ 1:06 pm
Hi Curtis,
I’m glad you like these lovely flowers too.
Falling leaves are a great indication that Autumn has arrived.
Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 1:32 pm
Great photos of your crocus. I love everything about Fall! I love the leaves until I have to rake them all!
Comment by jean — September 23, 2007 @ 2:27 pm
Hi Jean,
Thanks for the compliment about the photos. I love the way the leaves change colour. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
Pretty flowers. I don’t see many here, what few I’ve seen are always in very early spring.
Other than a welcome reduction in heat, I love the way the light subtlety changes in Autumn, making everything look golden.
Aiyana
Comment by Aiyana — September 23, 2007 @ 4:11 pm
Hi Aiyana,
Thanks for visiting and commenting.
The golden glow of Autumn is lovely I agree.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 4:15 pm
I have to admit…I had no idea that there were crocuses that bloom in the autumn — I thought they were a spring-only flower! Thanks for the education on this today!
Comment by Genie — September 23, 2007 @ 4:28 pm
Hi Genie, Up until this year I wouldn’t have known this either. nature is so amazing and we are always learning new things from it. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 4:42 pm
Those are beautiful flowers!
Comment by Moe — September 23, 2007 @ 5:17 pm
Hi Moe,
Thanks so much for the compliment, these are real beauties which could easily be overlooked. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 5:37 pm
Hi Sara, Just got the post up, been on 12 hours so not long got home.
I think it is mushrooms the do it for me and I also like going to the local vineyard as the leaves have some wonderfull colours.
Cheers Mark
Comment by Mark — September 23, 2007 @ 5:51 pm
Hi Mark,
You do sound very busy, so I appreciate you dropping by and commenting.
I love to see fungi popping up in the most unusual places.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 6:36 pm
Crocus are so petit and pretty.
The color is lovely.
Comment by chigiy — September 23, 2007 @ 7:01 pm
Hi Chigiy, Crocus are small and delicate looking. I nearly missed mine as they are growing behind a planter!
thanks for visiting and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 7:02 pm
The crocus photos are great - the plooen always seems so bright on these flowers. Autumn smells of damp soil, for me!
Comment by TopVeg — September 23, 2007 @ 7:04 pm
Hi Topveg,
Thanks for the compliment. yes the pollen is lovely and bright and Autumn does have an earthy smell. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 7:18 pm
Sara, gale force winds? That doesn’t sound pleasant at all. We’re having a real Indian summer day here, 75-80, sunny, and all around beautiful. Happy GTS.
Comment by Heather — September 23, 2007 @ 7:22 pm
Hi Heather,
It’s now raining in the UK, oh for sunnier climes! I don’t mind Autumn when it is cold and dry but I don’t like the rain!
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 7:42 pm
My favorite part is the way on a sunny day, the sun shines more golden. I think it`s due to the changing leaves reflecting. And sweaters and fires and cozy foods and things
And Sara….that would be great about adding some York reviews! The difference between bistros is really just in size and feel I think. Larger fine dining restaurants can be added there too though
tea
xo
Comment by tea — September 23, 2007 @ 9:23 pm
Hi Tea,
Thanks for dropping by and getting back to me about the question I asked. I love the Autumnal colours of the leaves and the cozy fire and we have an aga which we light in the Autumn making the kitchen cosy and warm.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 9:30 pm
Oh, lovely ones!!!! Even though I love crocus, the autumn isn’t really my time of the year. I’m not sure I love to see anything at this time
Comment by captain lifecruiser — September 23, 2007 @ 9:48 pm
Hi Captain Lifecruiser,
Thanks for commenting and cruising by!
Autumn is not my favourite season either. I’m glad you liked the crocus though.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 10:28 pm
thanks for stopping by! your crocuses (crocii??) are lovely! are they hard to grow?
Comment by bright — September 23, 2007 @ 10:57 pm
Hi bright,
No crocus are not hard to grow. Plant the bulb and then forget about them until they pop up out of the ground and surprise you because you forgot you had planted them. Thanks for the question and dropping by.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 11:15 pm
Sara, I had no idea that crocuses bloomed in the fall! They bloom in the early spring here and I had my very first ones just this year
My GTS is up…come by when you get a chance!
Comment by deb — September 23, 2007 @ 11:31 pm
Hi Deb,
I had no idea either until these lovely flowers popped out of the ground. What a lovely Autumnal surprise.Thanks for visiting and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 23, 2007 @ 11:44 pm
Have you tried growing the crocus that is used for saffron? I had some bulbs but I wasn’t successful with them.
My favorite sign of autumn is all the golden colours as the leaves start to turn.
Comment by Leonie — September 24, 2007 @ 11:52 am
Hi Leonie,
I haven’t grown the crocus that is used for saffron but I will find out about it thanks for letting me know. I love the Autumns colours too. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 24, 2007 @ 1:17 pm
Lovely crocus !
I like the golden color of september. And autumn is when the night falls early, and the temperature is cooler, and the tangerines are nearly here
Thanks for dropping a comment !
Comment by Vero — September 24, 2007 @ 2:59 pm
Hi Vero,
Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Yes the crocus is lovely and i too love the colours of Autumn.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — September 26, 2007 @ 2:14 pm