Just for perspective, this is Jon's hand.  When he pulled down the branch to get a better view, they jumped on his fingers.  

 

And all these babies will eat bugs in our garden.  YAY!!!

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

We went out to fertilize the new dogwood trees, and when I looked up I saw this!!!  I knew that the praying mantis egg case was on the branch, so I just looked up to see it, and THIS is what I saw!!!  Babies emerging all over the egg case.  And going in all directions.

 

We had to stop what we were doing, and investigate this.  Remember how small the egg case is?  2 inches, max.  And I told you there are 50 -100 praying mantis babies in there?  Well, here is the proof!!!  First time I've ever seen this.  

 

We couldn't wait to check on the other ones.  There's one in the Rosemary, and another one in the sage.  Neither of them are "ripe" yet.  We'll have to keep checking back.  It is SO exciting!!!   And Amazing!!!

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

This is Tere's mom's pink dogwood.  She loved it here in the mountains.  And every year at Easter, we get to think about her when her beautiful tree blooms.  Most people think of Easter lilies today;  we think about dogwoods in bloom and our moms.

 

HAPPY EASTER!!!

 

What a funny name for a trillium, but that's the common name:  Toadshade. 

 

Hope you see some in your travels through shady woods this spring. We are still searching for Jacks.

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

Look who is blooming in the park.  White and purple Lilacs.  They are SO pretty, and smell SO sweet.

 

We love them.

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

One of the Crabapple trees at Meeks Park.  They are so pretty right now.  

 

When you are driving down the road in the next week or so, and see a tree this color, it is probably a Crabapple.  I love seeing them.

 

I guess we should plant a couple here on Crabapple Lane, but I like my real apple trees better.  

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

 

 

Woohoo!!  We noticed that the pine trees are in pollen stage right now.  

 

I'm not sure if this kind of pollen causes allergic reactions, but it sure covers our cars and coats the furniture in our house.

 

Time to get busy dusting...every day.  Should end by June.

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

I know you know this tree when it has leaves, but can you tell me what it is with only flowers to identify it? 

 

Blooming early April, fuzzy yellow flowers.  Any ideas?

 

I'll wait...

 

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It is Sassafras.  Did you know it?  We love seeing it in bloom.  Spring is here!!!

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

Look how beautiful!!!  The apple trees are starting to bloom.

 

Try not to let the picture fool you, our trees are not really at a 45 degree angle.  Just my camera.  ;)

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!

 

 

 

April 9th 2022:  sleet!!!  Wow!!!  What a day for weather!!  

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!