When I get to February every year I start searching for springtime. I don't know about you, but I miss sunshine and roses. I miss seeing blue skies and fluffy clouds. I miss seeing new growth and the softness of yellow greens as they begin sprouting from tree branches.
So even though I am still feeling a bit under the weather, yesterday I had to go out for just a small adventure to look for springtime.
My daughter had sent me a picture of the witch hazel blooming. The witch hazel had been a birthday gift for me a few years ago; so I had to visit it and see in person the blooms. Also my favorite lemon tree was sitting next to the witch hazel; so I said "hello" to the lemon tree too. Usually there are lemons on the tree about now, but I guess since Jill repotted it there were no lemons. However, it was flourishing and full of leaves. Next year there will be lemons again. I just know it.
Aren't the blooms amazing? Or is it just me that is intrigued by these unique flowers?
Tulips are showing up at the market. Who can resist a bouquet of tulips at this time of year. I love, love super-market flowers. Often a bouquet comes home in the grocery cart.
5 comments:
I think witch hazel has fascinating blooms, and they smell so good, too. I am walking out in my garden peering low at all the shoots and signs of growth of Spring. I like all the seasons, but summer or autumn are my favourites.
Oh my! It's so nice to see a spot of green! It may be some time before we do. (Even if the snow melts, the grass will be brownish!). But like you, I got some tulips too. Sorely needed!
We are still in a deep freeze, and our spring blossoms are blanketed under several inches of snow, still in their winter hibernation. Your stroll thru Jill's garden was a welcome visit. Can spring be far behind? The gorgeous color of the calla lily is so rich!
I'm actually still enjoying winter here in the mountains; it's a very pretty season. That calla lily color is striking, isn't it? And the lemon blooms are unusually pretty. I hope your plant does well at your daughter's house. A long way to travel coming from California. It's nice that you had a little adventure yesterday looking for some Spring lovelies, Marilyn.
Hope is in the ground!
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