This has been a glorious spring in New England and I wanted to share some photos of spring’s arrival with you.
Earlier this spring, I took the top photo of magnolia blossoms just starting to open. Now the tree is in full bloom and petals cover the ground below it. Blink, and you’ll miss these spring beauties. I’m constantly reminded to stop and enjoy them before they disappear for another year.
Grape hyacinths and orange tulips grow in the middle of last fall’s leaves. It can be difficult to get out early enough to remove the leaves before the flowers bloom, but the plants are persistent. They will make an appearance, even if it means growing through strong oak leaves.
I recently had jury duty in Everett and there was a park across from the courthouse, along the Mystic River. This willow was catching the sun and its branches were swaying in the breeze. Willows are one of the first trees to announce the arrival of spring.
On a visit with my mother-in-law in Connecticut, we took a long drive through several towns. We spotted this blue carpet of flowers in a yard next to the road and had to pull over for a closer look. They may be Chionodoxa or Siberian Squill bulbs.
Nothing announces spring like the trill of red-winged blackbirds. I spotted this one at the Arlington Reservoir. Alas, its red plumage is hidden from view.
On a recent walk, I could smell the scent of hyacinth before I even saw the flowers. What a welcome fragrance!
The slope of a neighborhood front yard was filled with shades of blue and green. Myrtle, violets, grape hyacinths, and spring starflowers make up the mix. A few bright yellow dandelions provided some contrast, asserting their right to a place in the spring garden.
A pair of hungry goldfinches enjoy a gourmet meal at our new feeder.
These stunning blossoms greeted me late last week on my daily walk. I believe that they are from a crabapple tree. The tree stands in front of a fence next to the road. It’s great that the homeowners planted it there to share its beautiful dark pink blooms with passersby.
I hope that you are enjoying this spring too!
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