We had some very stiff winds and grey overcast skies …
… that threatened rain all day …
… but in the end, no rain at all.
At evening’s arrival, the winds died off, the skies cleared …
… and we had a lovely sunset. Has anyone explained to Weather that March is over now? Especially in all those parts of the country that are still hearing those incredibly loud lion bellows?
Happy Thursday. 😊
Did this year’s March replicate that old saying about coming in like a lion and leaving like a lamb or vice versa?
Nope! March didn’t really work that way although it did come in like a lamb: this sunny picture was March 1.
Then the hellebores started showing us that spring was definitely on the way.
Towards the middle of March we experienced a lot of blustery wind conditions and some rain – could that have been the lion?
If it was, spring’s arrival nevertheless …
… continued merrily along.
The marmots awakened …
… the trees started budding and blooming …
… and then the daffodils arrived.
The blustery days came and went …
… and eventually began to settle out.
Certainly the robins thought so. They overwinter here, so another great spring sign was to see them digging for worms and other crawlies.
In the end, March came in like a lamb and then left like a lamb although we did get some lionish roaring in the middle!
And for those of you who like jokes and pranks, Happy April Fools day.
Some additional beautiful bloomers have arrived!
The pears are starting …
… and the azealas, too.
Seven days ago I posted an azeala bud picture and now they’re launching their glorious spring show. It’s so great to see!
I’ve also seen a few cherry trees also getting their start and so I’m soon heading off to the orchards for more blossom pictures. It’s that time of year and not to be missed!
Happy Tuesday.
Alabaster pompoms brush against brilliant blue sky — honeybee cherry tree cheerleaders buzz bloom to bloom — as one sweet team.
Cherry cheerleaders
A stunningly beautiful post about cherry blossoms (and wonderful bees) from the Ancient Eavesdropper. Please click the link above to visit his site, there are many lovely photos.
The greens might not quite be here yet …
… but the blues definitely are!
The visual ones, that is. Have a very good day.
Usually I post flowers on Fridays, but I’m a bit out of practise after the winter. So here are my recent findings, even if it is a Saturday. Cheers.
A lovely mix of springy goodness in a flower bed …
… and a group of narcissci that were growing wild next to a trail among some grape vines.
Happy weekend.
There was no wind, which gave us a mirror-like, beautiful flat calm …
… while the soft, warming air gently dozed in the sun.
The azealas were invited to open their pretty blooms …
… and the hungry, busy robins began getting ready for some young ones.
Leaves were unfurling …
… and puffy clouds relaxing.
Isn’t spring grand?
Happy Friday.
I watched from my eastern-facing deck as the setting sun illuminated the overcast sky.
At first the effect was quite subtle but over the next few seconds …
… it became much more pronounced and fiery.
As the sun continued to disappear below the horizon, the intensity of the orange-hued clouds gave way to the overcast and impending darkness.
Happy Thursday.
If you wait to try to catch a particular spring moment you might find yourself missing it.
Spring moves fast! There are early spring flowers popping up everywhere …
… while others, like this azeala bud, won’t be far behind. But they’re here and then gone again so quickly!
The willow trees are moving along also and displaying those lovely pea green baby leaves that only last a few days …
… while the wild desert buttercups grace us with their presence for less than a week.
Happy Wednesday.
We’re beginning to come into all the beautiful spring colours, starting with bright yellow!
Pretty, frilly forsythia blossoms have started opening in lovely yellow profusion …
… while the daffodils nod their spring approval in the breezes.
I can’t wait to see more of the colours that are headed our way.
Happy Tuesday.
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