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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Jazzy Jasmine...

It's that time of year...March 1st and the Carolina Jasmine is in full bloom.  CJ is always the first of our flowers to make their appearance signaling the start of spring soccer, volleyball, and swim team (yes, my life does sadly revolve around youth sports).  Once these fragrant beauties are planted, they are virtually maintenance free.


I took this pic this morning.  These line my back fence, and I can see them from every window on the back of my house.  Just for kicks I did a search on Etsy for "Carolina Jasmine"... didn't really think I would get any hits, but pleasantly surprised at these fun finds...

Carolina Jasmine Necklace

Carolina Jasmine Clamshell Tart

Camellias and Carolina Jasmine Print

And finally, if you would like your own touch of easy springtime, order the real thing... Happy Happy Spring!

Carolina Jasmine, Gelsemium sempervirens ... gallon

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    as a Mainer, we are one of the last states to get spring flowers. I can't wait to find them poking through the snow!

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  2. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeMarch 1, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I can't wait for Spring -- Happy March 1st to you!

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  3. J.CrabbitMarch 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Here in Maine there is still snow all over everything. thanks for the early taste of spring

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  4. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    This definitely puts me in the mood for Spring. :)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I love the flowers. I have a jasmine planted around a dead pussy willow bush. Hoped to have it take over. However, after reading your blog - I went and checked out mine and it looks dead too! We've had some extreme temps this winter - so I'm hoping it's just dormant.

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  6. DellaMarch 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I have some Jasmine! Mine are the white star shape flowers. I love your yellow Carolina Jasmine, it's beautiful, and I love the bell shaped flowers, too!

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  7. Susan BarmonMarch 1, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Thanks for using my Camellias and Carolina Jasmine scan. Glad you like it as much as I do!
    Thank you!
    Suzib

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  8. Karina WetzelMarch 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Oh beautiful flowers!! I cant wait till sprind gets here :), it just means that summer is super close! So yay!

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  9. Dita MaulaniMarch 1, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Spring spring spring! I love spring!
    Lovely yellow flowers! The first picture really boost my mood.

    Dita

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  10. My Life Under the BusMarch 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh my I am in Ct and it's white , off white, dirt white, grey. We got NOTHING but snow still on the ground....sigh...I can't wait until spring.

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  11. FabricFascinationMarch 2, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Thanks for introducing me to the Carolina jasmine. We plan on visiting South Carolina this summer, and I will keep my eyes peeled for them.

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