Happy Monday!
I hope you had a wonderful and joyful Easter holiday!
After a very wet and cold weekend, we’re warming back up to the 70s
and looking forward to some welcome sunshine returning this week.
Bunnies and blooms have gathered on The Potting Bench
for a celebration of spring!
Snowball Viburnum is blooming and has been beautiful this spring.
I was afraid that the cold snap we had several weeks ago
would nip the blooms but they escaped unscathed.
I highly recommended planting a viburnum shrub if you have room in your landscape!
The flowers start out green and turn a snowy white and make beautiful cut flowers.
Snowball Viburnum tolerates a range of soils, but performs best in moist, well-drained, acidic soil.
Plant in full sun to partial shade in USDA zones 6-9.
Read more: Fast Growing and Low Maintenance White Spring Blooms Your Garden Needs
I gathered some blooms in celebration of spring,
to join bunnies for some tabletop fun.
Bunnies don’t hop away after Easter, instead,
they multiply during the spring and summer months,
as rabbits tend do, living under The Potting Shed.
Bunnies hopped to The Potting Bench in celebration of spring
for a little tabletop fun.
I cut some Snowball Viburnum, resembling snowy white cottontails,
to add to bunny vases and this bunny’s basket on The Potting Bench.
Cabbage leaf plates line the back of shelves on The Potting Bench . . .
Framing floral bunny plates.
Tulips join the other spring blooms in bunny vases,
recycled from my table arrangement for
Bunny Treats and Eggs Under a Cloche for Easter Table.
Look at that. . .another bunny hopped to the top shelf! ;)
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Daffodils are blooming in mason jars, along
with azalea blooms snipped from the shrubs,
joining fragrant hyacinths and Lady Banks Rose that’s in bloom now.
Tip: Daffodils secrete a sap that can shorten the vase life of other flowers.
To use daffodils in a vase with other flowers, cut them and put them in a vase by themselves
for at least an hour or longer. After the stems have secreted their sap,
they’re ready to add to other flowers in a mixed bouquet
as long as you don’t recut the stems again.
Dogwood trees were blooming last week, perfectly timed with Easter’s arrival.
Bunny Bouquet paper placemats by Hester & Cook hopped to the table,
joining bunny plates and napkin rings and blooming napkins.
Garden tools are blooming with flowers,
for a nod to spring gardening season. . .
Our freeze date in the Southern Piedmont of North Carolina is April 15th. . .
time to head to the garden center for annuals and direct sow seeds!
Garden gloves are holding assorted vintage blooming flatware.
I’m always on the look out for a blooming fork, knife,
or spoon to make a bouquet of vintage flatware. . .
Especially when I can pick one up for a dollar or two
at an antique mall.
Table Details:
Floral Bunny Salad Plates / BIA Cordon Bleu, HomeGoods, several years ago
Square Bunny Plates/ Maxcera
Cabbage Leaf Plates / Bordallo Pinheiro
Bunny Bouquet Paper Placemats / Hester & Cook
Bunny Napkin Rings and Bunny Vases / HomeGoods
Floral Garden Tools and Gloves / Target, several years ago
Square Dinner Plates / Pfaltzgraff Country Cupboard
Bunny-shaped Plate / Pier 1
Goblets / Pottery Barn, several years ago
Assorted Flatware / vintage
Hope you’re enjoying some beautiful spring blooms
and weather where you are. ♥
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Beautiful bunnies and blooms. My Snowball viburnums are incredible this spring and weren’t hurt at all by the rain and wind. Need to cut a bouquet for the house now that my daffodils and tulips have gone by. Have a good week.
Another beautiful Monday in Mary land.
Thank you LoisAnn. :) ♥
Thank you Kathy, I hope you’re enjoying the same beautiful weather we are this week! ♥
Oh I so needed to see beautiful flowers and bunnies from you today…it was 32 this morning when I went out to feed the chickens. That’s too cold for April here in Central Virginia. Should be warmer later this week. I so love the snowball verbanium…going to walk the yard later to see where I could put it. I planted a small moon garden last week (all white flowers so there is color to see at night) but not sure if there is room there. Unfortunately for this impatient lady I planted all bulbs. 🤣. Peace.
Good Morning Cindi, We had a chilly start to the day yesterday and this morning but are warming up to 80 by midweek. Hope you can find a spot for a viburnum, you would love it. Wishing you a wonderful week. ♥
Your potting bench display is adorable. I love all the bunnies and the snowball viburnums are so pretty. I’ve wanted to plant one for a few years but haven’t found any at my local garden shops. Oh, I tried your asparagus-strawberry salad for Easter and it was a big hit! Thank you!
Thank you Lauren, I’m so glad to hear the salad was a hit! You might check Walmart’s garden center, I’ve seen them there in March and early April. Thank you for your visit and comment. ♥
Delightful, a wonderful way to extend the Easter bunny display well
Into spring and beyond.
Thanks so much Barbara! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead ♥
HAPPY EASTER!!! BEAUTIFUL display as usual!!! Finally have warm sunshine weather!!! 🐰🐇🥕✝️❤️
Thank you Ellen, enjoy your weather! ♥
Gorgeous display of Spring ! Love all your bunnies! A treat for sure! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your visit and comment Maureen! ♥
Oh Mary, so much bunny and flower love Mary, this is such a gorgeous celebration of Spring! I adore the cabbage plates paired with the sweet bunny plates and the beautiful snowball blooms and Spring flowers! Thank you for the daffodil tip, so interesting~ the Hester & Cook paper placemats are adorable, such a fabulous Spring display!
Thank so much Jenna! I hope you’re enjoying the same beautiful weather we are this week. ♥
Mary ~ what a beautiful way to wake up on Easter Monday and see the most amazing post of nature’s finest paintbox of colors. Just spectacular ! And inspiring as our crocuses just broke ground and bloomed last week.
Bunny hugs to you, Dorinda Selke
Thank you for your sweet comment and visit Dorinda! Crocuses breaking ground and blooming are such a sweet sight to see after winter. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. ♥
Yours is the blog I turn to first. So lovely and so full of my favorite inspiration. Thank you for taking the time and care.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment and visits Donna! I so appreciate it! ♥
It could not be any cuter!!! ❤❤❤ your bunny hutch and all the details, but most flabbergasted at all your flowers, spring is missing in California this year! Not a rose in sight, envious of lady banks appearance! And your viburnum takes my breath away, I thought I had it but after seeing yours there is no way I could forget it! I need a trip to the nursery today… Thanks for all the joy, we had our first sunny 70 degree day since October yesterday, been an extremely long cold winter!
I know your roses will be spectacular when they bloom and Mother Nature cooperates! Loved seeing your bunny buffet and Easter brunch. :) ♥
Very beautiful Mary. You have created magical gardens and the flowers are all stunning. I can see the creative drive you put into your place settings on the garden table. Thanks for sharing❤️💐
Thank you Carolyn! I’ve been thinking about you, hope you’re enjoying spring! ♥
Lovely fresh new and beautiful content. Inspiring! Thank you Mary.,
Mary, This is a delightful post! So many beautiful spring flowers and bunnies. It made my morning. My first thought was what a perfect farmer’s market floral display. You’re such a talented stylist. I’m always in awe of your talent. The potting bench just draws you to it with the beautiful colors and the cute bunnies. It’s just gorgeous! Your snowball viburnum is magnificent. So many blooms. Enjoy your day. Clara❤️
Thank you for your high praise and sweet comment Clara! I hope you’re enjoying some of the beautiful spring weather we are this week. ♥
Thank you Sandra! ♥
Oh Mary, your potting bench display is absolutely beautiful with all the pretty blooms and sweet bunnies. It’s not long until my snowballs start blooming. We are just a few weeks behind you. Yesterday, I noticed green blooms starting to sprout. I was going to drop you a note today to tell you that your nest cookies were a hit on the Easter dessert table yesterday. Everyone loved them! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. I hope you have a most wonderful week ahead!
Thank you for your sweet comment Shannon and letting me know about the cookies! I’m glad they were a hit! Wishing you a beautiful week ahead. ♥
Mary, your potting bench is so charming dressed with spring flowers and bunnies. Your viburnum is beautiful, mine is past its prime. I love seeing your Lady Banks roses, their small blooms are so intricate in detail. The potting bench says spring has arrived in all its glory. Thanks for a beautiful dose of flower therapy. Happy Monday 💚🌸💚🌷
Thank you so much Pam! I hope you’re enjoying some beautiful spring weather this week! ♥
As always, I look forward to your post. My absolute favorite! I so look forward to seeing your latest creation. Just lovely. Am still waiting for a wonderful book from you. You are so talented and creative. Best wishes always!
Aw Linda…you’re so sweet { blush }. Thank you so much for your visits and comment. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. ♥
What a beautiful display of flora and fauna, both real and faux! Thank you for sharing your bountiful garden.
Thank you Pamela! Wishing a happy week! ♥
This post reminds me of Mr. McGregor’s garden from Peter Rabbit! The bunnies ate up my roses last year. I was too busy fighting larger things then, but this year, I will fight the bunnies!
Those bunnies have voracious appetites! I was putting out more bunny guards yesterday as they devoured one of my salvias. Hope you’re enjoying some beautiful spring weather this week Ricki Jill. ♥
Oh Mary – it is so beautiful and refreshing! You do it so very well. Thanks for the awesome eye candy!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment and visits Michele! Wishing you a happy week. ♥
Mary the flowers are beautiful and the Bunnies are CUTE!
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
What a happy potting bench display, Mary! I’m crazy about those bunny vases. One of my sons just purchased a snowball plant. I can’t wait to see how it looks at his house.
Thank you for your visits and comment Marion, Marilyn and Joan! Wishing you all a happy week ahead. ♥
I see what you did there, you repurposed your potting bench into a Bunny Hutch (pun intended)! My poor snowball viburnum was planted in a too-small pot and is now root bound and not blooming. The only way to get it out is to destroy either the plant and salvage the pot, or destroy the pot and salvage the plant. Until we make a decision I will live vicariously through your photos and enjoy the outstanding blooms on your unbelievably large snowball viburnum.
Your bunny collection is admirable, thank you for sharing the inspiration!
Ha Ha Betsy! 🐇 I feel your pain over your viburnum. I have a hydrangea that’s potted with the same dilemma. Hope you’re starting to warm up and enjoying some spring weather. ♥
Your bunnies and blooms potting shelf could not be prettier! Thank you for sharing!
I have a snowball viburnum bush but it’s not nearly as full of blooms as yours. What’s your secret?
Thanks for a beautiful post.
Thank you for your visit and comment Sue! Is your viburnum planted in full sun? The more sun, the more blooms it will have. I just googled and read too much nitrogen from your fertilizer or run off from your grass will cause it to put its energy into leaves rather than blooms. Also, pruning the wrong time as it blooms on old wood. Hope that helps! ♥
Mary, I love your tabletop fun on the potting bench! The bloom are gorgeous and I especially love the snowball viburnum – wish we could grow them here. Your bunny plates are adorable and the Hester and Cook placemats are so cute. Thanks for the smiles with your blooms and bunnies, and happy Monday to you!
Thank you so much Kim! I hope you had a Happy Easter! ♥
Wow, your spring flowers make for such a welcome to spring, such a nice variety and in good sequencing, too. Aren’t you happy your potting bench is already assemble for this year’s fun? It makes such a great place to play with dishes. I love all the bunnies. Lol, I was chatting with our neighbor on Easter morning and she said they’re cat left her a present at her doorstep that morning….the Easter bunny!😲🐇
Mary I have subscribed again and again and it goes to junk mail. I’ve never had the problem before but this last year has gone to junk mail. Help..!
Hi Debbie, There’s a setting in your email that you should be able to change. I know in my Gmail, I can mark an email ‘not spam’ to correct it. You should be able to find something in your email provider’s help settings. Thanks for your persistence. ♥
Mary, I don’t have a snowball viburnum in my garden, but I definitely need one. Going to get on that asap! We have the first clear, sunny day that we’ve had in weeks. It sure brightens my mood! Your bunnies with flowers and the green cabbage ware dishes speak my language. I have the same bunny vases and cabbage plates, so I’ve added your image to my Piintest files for future inspiration. It’s such a fresh spring look!
Happy planting and happy spring!