For as long as I can remember, lilacs have occupied a special place in my memories and appreciation of spring. Growing up in the big city, I remember a bank of lilacs that bordered our backyard. There was a treasured swing set that was positioned parallel to the lilacs and to this very day, if …
Spring Jewels: daffodils
This Is The Time Of Year We Look Forward To — The Art Of Monteque
Jannie Vaught Most of the stone fruit trees are budding and many in flower. The Blue Bonnets are showing with their bright blue sparkles. I didn’t realize how color hungry I had become, then the first flowers and the Bonnets show and I think I’ve been living in black and white. I have 2 subjects […] …
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BYE BYE WINTER, HELLO SPRING!
BBC Weather Watchers - @BBCWthrWatchers Today is the last day of astronomical winter. As if on cue, temperatures will be up to 14-17°C tomorrow, just in time for the #SpringEquinox
Happy Spring Equinox Everybirdie
From: The Wildlife Trusts - @WildlifeTrusts Happy #SpringEquinox - the first day of spring at last!
Sure Sign of Spring – Budding Magnolia — The Lantern Room
A pink Magnolia flower bud peeks through its furry casing in time to greet a baby blue sky. I had wondered whether this tree was blossoming early and so looked back at the many Magnolia images I have posted over the years. Although most of those I’ve seen and photographed have been in flower from […] …
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Spring is coming… right?
We've had so much snow and cold temps lately that I'm wondering if I'll see greenery or flowers before June. In an effort to hasten Spring's much anticipated arrival, I thought a few sentinels of Spring were in order! The perfume wafting through the livingroom from the hyacinth plant is intoxicating!
Spring Is Springing Sooner, Throwing Nature’s Rhythms Out Of Whack
A warming climate is knocking nature's rhythms out of sync. High in the Rocky Mountains, scientists have been tracking the impact for decades.(Image credit: Nathan Rott/NPR) via Spring Is Springing Sooner, Throwing Nature's Rhythms Out Of Whack — News : NPR
Lilacs in Parry Sound
I so love this time of year, when spring-floweing shrubs and trees explode with colour along streets and sidewalks, and in so many gardens. Who can resist iheir intoxicating fragrances as they waft gently through the air. Lilacs are my favourite.
Crabapple Blossoms
Just gorgeous, at their peak in Parry Sound earlier this week.
The Northern Herper 
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