Since most of the country is in the absolute depths of January weather, I think that now is good time to see a bit more spring. 🌸 Last time, I posted pictures from March and April, 2025. Here are some from May, 2025. I hope they brighten your day.
Pretty pink phlox …
… and mock orange with its lovely aroma …
… was accompanied by irises in all their glory.
The rhododendrons burst forth in heady abandon …
… in hot pink as well as white.
Their cousins, the azaleas, weren’t left behind.
Multi-layered peonies unfurled themselves …
… while the lovely lilacs spread their gentle fragrance.
Things to look forward to. Happy Friday. 🌸
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We seem to be stuck in a bit of a grey, damp spell at the moment, Lynette, which is unusual around here, but nothing to complain of compared to what many are experiencing. Happy Friday! xx
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Thank you, Jo. 😊 Our winter has been quite rainy and windy (pretty normal) but we’ve had breaks from it, too. On the other hand, the rest of the country has had a lot of cold and snow. Cheers.
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This post is so colourful, it made me smile.
Happy Friday to you too,Lynette.
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Thank you very much, Anneli. 😊 I’m glad it made you smile. 😊
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Thanks for the joyful colours!
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You’re very welcome. 😊🌸
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Gorgeous flowers. Amazing photos. I am certainly looking forward to spring as well, with some hesitation since it is also thunderstorm, supercell and tornado season, and our dog Rollo does not like that. every season has its drawbacks.
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Thank you very much, Thomas. I very much enjoyed taking all those photos last spring. Yes, you’re quite right. Every season has its drawbacks. I hope your thunderstorm/supercell/tornado season is unremarkable this year and Rollo gets a nice little break!
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Thank you so much Lynette. Yes Rollo is somewhat not as brave about that.
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Very nice
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Thank you. 😊
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These had me dreaming of spring too
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I’m happy to hear that. Spring dreams are a good thing. 😊
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Yes please! It’s nice to see some colour and warmth from your beautiful pictures. It’ currently -21C (and feels like -28C) in southern Ontario. Brrrr. Not looking forward to going into the office this morning.
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I definitely know what -21 feels like (-28, too) so you definitely have my sympathies! At least it’s Friday and you have the weekend coming up. Here we have rain and extremely heavy cloud that goes almost down to the ground so it is very leaden grey. At +7 nothing to complain about, though.
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Beautiful blooms Lynette and something to look forward to. Thanks for sharing. Allan
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Thank you, Allan. Yes, definitely something to look forward to. The cloud is so thick and heavy today that I can’t see the mountains; it’s like we’re enveloped in a giant powder puff so thinking about what’s getting closer is great! Cheers.
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Thanks for bringing spring to a dull January day here in the UK, Lynette. Lovely pictures, cheered me up!
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Thank you and you’re very welcome, Stuart. We have extremely heavy cloud today; it’s like being inside a powder puff with rain showers. Makes the idea of spring even more attractive!
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It’s mild here for January. Spotting with rain but heavy showers expected. Our morning walk needed a good deal of mud-hopping! Be interesting to see what February brings.
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Yes, interesting to see what February brings. In our case probably lots more rain with the occasional day that really feels like spring. Good luck with your mud-hopping – stay dry!
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Lynette, these May beauties—phlox, peonies, and lilacs—are a glorious escape from January chills! Thank you for the spring sparkle and fragrant joy. Happy Friday!
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Thank you very much for your lovely comments, Dinesh. 😊 I’m glad you liked these spring photos. Cheers.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you. 😊
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It’s such a colourful kind.
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Thank you. 😊 It’s very grey here right now, so reminders of spring are great.
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Thanks for brightening our day with these beautiful flowers, Lynette. I hope you have a wonderful Friday!
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You’re very welcome, Tricia. 😊 The weather is wet and overcast but I’m having a good day. Cheers.
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A much needed reminder! All lovely 😊
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Thank you very much, Belinda. 😊 Cheers.
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Very nice.
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Thank you. 😊
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Lynette, these May photos are an absolute burst of sunshine for the soul. On a grey January day, you’ve gifted us the lush greens, the vibrant blooms, and the clear, hopeful light of late spring. It feels like a deep breath of fresh, warm air. Thank you for sharing this beautiful forward glance—it’s the perfect reminder that every season has its turn, and brighter, warmer days are always on their way. You have a wonderful eye for capturing joy.
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Thank you very much for your lovely comments. 😊 Truly appreciated. We all need a little nudge that nicer days are in the way. Yes, every season has its turn and is beautiful in its way, too. Thank you for commenting. 😊
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Beautiful…thank you for the much needed color!
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You’re very welcome. At this time of year in the northern hemisphere, we need a little photographic help!
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