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!


Linked to these amazing blog parties: Weekly Top Shot
Hello Mondays Homestead Barn Hop 
Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways 

March: What a Difference a Year Makes!

Woke up this morning to see this outside...A surprise winter storm.  Just when we're all getting spring fever too!   It's looking like 4 inches of snow so far with only one day in the next ten days with temps in the 50's.  The rest of the time is supposed to be back in the 30 degree range...wait, is this March or February?? 

This is March 13th last year AND a picture from my very first post on Spring.  Definitely a change in weather...sunny, warm(er) and more colorful.  

So I celebrate my one year blog anniversary with a snowstorm but with much anticipation of sunnier, warmer days ahead!  Hope your day is filled with lots of love and happy thoughts...blessings! 


Linked to these blog hops: Weekly Top Shot
Homestead Barn Hop Hello Monday
The Backyard Farming Connection Waste Not, Want Not Wednesday
Wildcrafting Wednesday Seasonal Celebration
The Country Homemaker Hop Simple Lives Thursday

Winter's End...

What says Spring like these lovely ladies?  They are some of the most faithful in the flower world.  Seeing them always leaves me feeling one of two ways; excited for Spring, and aware that winter yard clean-up is around the corner.

Crocus

 Can't help but not care though.  Their cheery ways soon rouse me from my winter slumber and soon enough, my gardening "spidey" senses awaken.  The stacks of garden catalogs soon find me thumbing my way through them, ready to try some kind of new salad green or exotic basil.  Slowly my winter fatigue begins to leave and I feel charged and renewed with garden plans.

 Yes, they mean, "Wake up! Time to get back outside to work!" Yes, they are signaling the all important end to a long winter's night.  If they can herald the good news of springtime, then I say "Viva la Crocus!" and yard/garden clean-up isn't just clearing away a mess, but making way for new life.