The first primroses of the year

Every January we look forward to finding the first primroses of the year at a local nursery, garden center or even just at the grocery store. Our very favorites are the double-flowering variety, pictured here.
When our primroses lose their bloom, we tuck them back on a quiet windowsill and around the end of February or beginning of March, we plant them outside--sometimes we get a second bloom, and sometimes we wait a year for their cheery show. They don't usually last for more than a couple of years in our mountain climate, but we treasure each blossom when they do.

Tags: 2010, Flowers and garden