Spring

 

It feels like spring here today, and since the real bunnies that live here are camera-shy, the vintage bunnies are going outside for some fresh air.

 

It was nice enough to get outside and rake out the flower beds, which is how we discovered the tulips coming up. These are Tulipa greigii 'Toronto,' a species tulip. Species tulips are on the short side (maybe 8 inches) and very hardy. These come back year after year and have even spread a little. I have a lot more luck with these than I do with the more familiar tulips, like Darwin hybrids.
 

I'll give the chives another week, and then I'm going to have to harvest a few. Nothing is better than the first chives of spring (except the first asparagus of spring, the first strawberry in June, etc., etc.)

 

We were surprised to find any crocus at all, since the groundhogs did a pretty good job of feasting on them last year. We love all things great and small here, but we have to try very hard to love the groundhogs sometimes.
 
And on the subject of creatures - if anybody's familiar with these particular bunnies, tell me what you know. They lived in the attic of my parents' home for years, but no one seems to remember where they came from. One of them has a very faded "Made in Japan" tag. I saw a pink one once at an antiques show years ago, decided against buying it, and haven't seen one since.

Comments

[Lavender Dreamer]

I've never seen a bunny like that but how cute and what a treasure they are! I love that you took them outside to experience nature! heehee! Happy Spring!

[Gail]

I have no idea what type of bunny they are, but they are AMAZINGLY CUTE!!! I love the faded softness with the pink eyes! Adorable.

[Susan]

Those bunnies are so cute! I love old stuffies, lucky you! They remind me of the velveteen rabbit, as they look well-loved.

[Tina in Duluth]

Your bunnies look familiar, but ????

I have chives in a pot that I've neglected for years, yet they are so forgiving! Enjoy the first harvest.

[LiLi M.]

That's what I like about spring above all seasons; the fresh green, the expectations. I think the bunnies are cute, Japan is a country in the far east (only joking). I didn't know you have groundhogs, to tell you the truth I didn't know this word in english! They seem so cute, but what I read here you'd better not have them!

[Beth Leintz]

Looks like a great day to take the bunnies for a walk!

[Carol]

Thanks for reminding me that I really need to get a rake and uncover our tulips! I've got a ton of them on the corner, out by the street, and last year a young guy walking past with his girlfriend would PICK one for her. EVERY DAY! Can you believe the nerve?! I don't know anything about your bunnies, except that they're darn cute, and not just for Easter! Cute pictures, as always!

[urban craft]

THose bunnies are adorable. Perfect for Easter, come on spring, we are all waiting. Cool blog. Thanks!

[elenka]

Those bunnies aren't real?

[tammyCA]

Spring is springing...today I got the package of cuteness from you, Barbara...wow, I didn't know I'd get all that...thanks, so much! I just love the little birdies on spools, the cupcake decorations, the hanky, all of it. My 5 yr old daughter was excited too & said, "how did you win this?" :)

[susan]

sweetness
your bunnies are adorable, sadly i know nothing of them. we have had problems with groundhogs for years....the little buggers are funny to watch tho

[Patty]

I must be insane -- I see those adorable bunnies and all I can think is Let's make a pattern. I'm wondering if I can tweak that puppy pattern I have and turn him into a bunny. And, notice how they have head "gaskets."