The sun is shining and the garden is starting to look lovely. The wind is from the east so when you venture out it’s not as warm as you think but the bees don’t seem to mind. This last week I’ve noticed more and more Hairy-footed Flower Bees (Anthophora plumipes). They love the pulmonaria. These […] …
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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 …
A sweet group of Pheasant’s Eye Narcissi. So nice, I typed it twice 🙂 via Pheasant’s Eye Narcissi — The Lantern Room
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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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
From: The Wildlife Trusts - @WildlifeTrusts Happy #SpringEquinox - the first day of spring at last!
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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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!
The Northern Herper 
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