Garden Bloggers Bloom Day -December

Lathyrus odaratus 'Lea '
( Sweetpea )

Carol said "no rules " when it comes to Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. We northern gardeners really have to stretch it to get through winter since nothing is blooming in the garden outdoors.

The newest flower in Sweet Garden Chicago is my little Sweetpea Lea whom as you see above seems to be enjoying the undivided attention of 4 people at her every beck and call . Grandma Carolyn is busy learning all the new stuff about what babies want and need these days. I'm amazed at how my mother managed with 4 and no frills.

In my free time I am at the easel and have started some paintings such as this white garden which I find very cheerful. Please don't say it looks like snow falling.

Then there's this one that I did 'alla prima ' or all at once. Painting loosely has a charm all its own to me. I tend to be a perfectionist and often end up overworking a piece. I have to step back and say " Stop."

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Go visit Carol at Maydreamsgardens and see what's blooming around the world.