I took this picture on March 13th.  The tree was absolutely gorgeous!!!  Breathtakingly pink.  Since then, we've had a bit of cold weather, so it looks a little different.  But it is growing new leaves and has survived the cold.

 

Yay!!!

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

I got so excited when I saw the lovage coming back in the garden.  It is perennial, I know, but it always makes me happy to see its return.  I planted this patch several years ago, and it's still going strong.  Yay!!!

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

OK, it's subtle, but when you look into the woods this time of year and see yellow flowers on the trees, it's probably Sassafras.  

 

They are a little fuzzy, and hard for us to see, but they are host plants for several swallowtail butterflies.  So look for them and know that butterflies are happily reproducing themselves.  Happy news, right there.  

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!!

 

This is one of the raspberry canes we planted on Christmas.  It is sprouting!!!!!

 

I am so excited!!!  We are going to have raspberries.  Maybe not this year, but they are growing.

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

Years ago, my friend gave me a bunch of Muscari bulbs.  We always think of her when they bloom.  Thanks, Sandra.

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

Photo from the Farmers Almanac 

 

 

It's St. Patrick's Day, and I wish you all good fortune.  

 

You can check out more fun info about St. Patirick, and his legacy here:  https://www.farmersalmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/What-Is-Shamrock-Trivia-i538184894.jpeg.

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

Hahaha!!!  Look what Father Winter brought us today.  Same Redbud tree, little different weather.  

 

That's OK, we still have inside projects.  Winter isn't over yet.  

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

OMG!!!!  You can't even believe how beautiful this tree is!!!  It is the Redbud that planted itself 10-15 years ago.  This is the most beautiful I've seen it.  The flowers are the most gorgeous magenta, and it is absolutely abuzz with pollinators.

 

I am so happy that spring is here, and that my trees are blooming.  

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

On our walk in the park, we also saw this little hillside full of periwinkle.  I love it.  It is an evergreen vine, and grows in the shade.  What a great combination.  Green all winter, then purple blossoms in spring.  All you have to do it plant a few sprigs of it, and it will take off and cover the ground.  It comes variegated too:  that's pretty.

 

It is kinda small, but you may still see some if you look for it.

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

 

 

We love these trees in the park.  They just started blooming earlier this week.  

 

Be sure to keep your eyes open when you are out and about:  the cherry trees are blooming NOW!!!

 

I need a trip to Yorktown.  I bet those big ones on Route 17 are gorgeous, or they will be soon.  

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!