Today’s springtime flower shots.
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Young leaves
On this Arbor Day, one of my favorite sights of spring: Small, delicate leaves growing from tree branches that have been bare for the past five months.
Springtime in the Arboretum
Today’s dose of nature was administered by the U.W. Arboretum. Primary side effect: a better mood.
Bring on the green
Things are starting to green up in southern Wisconsin! What a wonderful sight.
Continue reading Bring on the greenPurple crocuses
I saw some crocus blossoms for the first time this year! Another early sign of spring I’m grateful for.
Continue reading Purple crocusesSprouting snowdrops
I’m feeling grateful for signs of spring, like snowdrops sprouting out of ground that still has patches of snow.
Continue reading Sprouting snowdropsComing into leaf
The trees are coming into leaf,
Like something almost being said.
The recent buds relax and spread,
Their greenness is a kind of grief.
Daffodils
Something else I’m missing this spring: Walking through Olbrich Botanical Gardens and seeing the spring blossoms. Guess I’ll have to settle for these daffodils on this side of the fence.
Continue reading DaffodilsFresh green
The trees in southern Wisconsin aren’t green yet, but look close, they will be soon.
Purple scilla
Another welcome sight from a neighborhood walk.