Saturday, March 30, 2013

Spring Rebirth

Crocus

Spring is finally making an appearance here and even though it's still in its preview stage, the future is clear...it's coming - snow or not.

With warm temperatures in the upper 40's and low 50's, we are seeing some signs on life on our little spot on the planet.
   

This promising hyacinth is getting ready to make its debut as soon as temperatures give it enough reason to rouse from it's winter sleep.
 

This purple crocus is still seemingly reluctant to open its petals all the way...maybe it's still wondering if more snow is in the forecast.
 

One of my favorite late spring flowers is the rhododendron. We have hedges of these along the lake shore road.  They do wonderfully in this climate. This nice fat bud is an indicator of a future beautiful bloom, click on Photo Walk: Rhododendron to see what I'm talking about...it's amazing!

Have a wonderful Easter and be blessed!


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23 comments:

  1. DaveMarch 30, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Very nice captures. I love rhododendrons. I used to live in Portland Oregon where they grew everywhere. Now that I live in Idaho we can not grow them.

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    1. NancyMarch 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      Thanks so much. Glad you were able to experience them in Oregon...they are so beautiful!

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  2. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMarch 30, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Your Spring photos are delightful!! The anticipation of these glorious blooms is always so magical!

    Happy Easter!
    Jemma

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    1. NancyMarch 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM

      Thanks so much...Happy Easter to you as well!

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  3. SuzanMarch 30, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Happy Easter to you and yours!

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    1. NancyMarch 30, 2013 at 2:56 PM

      Thanks so much! Happy Easter to you as well!

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  4. Spare Parts and PicsMarch 30, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Wow, beautiful spring shots!!

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  5. Anne PayneMarch 30, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Your photos are beautiful! I am ready for spring to fully blossom :) Have a blessed weekend.

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    1. NancyMarch 30, 2013 at 2:57 PM

      Me too! Thanks for visiting and have a blessed weekend as well. :)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Beautiful macro shots of nature's treasure those beautiful spring flowers ! ^_^

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  7. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 30, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I love both the crocus and the hyacinth - it's so exciting watching bulbs push through the earth and burst into a riot of delicate colour.

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    1. NancyMarch 30, 2013 at 8:29 PM

      Thanks so much...I agree. Watching them getting ready to bloom is like a promise fulfilled. :)

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  8. rainfield61March 30, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Ready, get set, and

    the flowers will "go" at any moment.

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  9. Minoru SaitoMarch 30, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Hi! Beautiful captures. Spring is just around the corner isn't it? I hope your country will be covered with many spring flowers soon.

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    1. NancyApril 1, 2013 at 1:04 PM

      Thank you. Yes, spring is coming a little later than we wanted here in the northern states but it's on its way! Thanks for sharing your spring time!

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  10. LisaSMarch 31, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    So beautiful!

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  11. Twisted CinderellaApril 1, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Wonderful spring shots!

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    1. NancyApril 1, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      Thanks...can't wait until they are all in bloom!

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  12. Our Neck of the WoodsApril 1, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    So pretty! I am in love with the shot of the purple crocus. The colors are so beautiful!

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    1. NancyApril 1, 2013 at 1:12 PM

      It is a pretty color...isn't it? So glad I planted a few crocus bulbs years ago - they always give me some color when everything else is so bland. :)

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  13. JoriApril 3, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I LOVE crocus. I have never planted any! I must do some in the fall.

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    1. NancyApril 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM

      You will love them...they are so hardy and faithful!

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