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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Searching for Spring

The callas had been dug up and moved to my daughter's yard. It was so fun to see them flourishing in her garden. They originally came from my sister's house in California. I call them our traveling callas. I found them in the garden just yesterday.

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.



A new calla lily will be added to Jill's garden soon.
The burgundy color sings to my soul.


 What season do you anticipate and treasure the most? Spring is it for me. Spring touches my heart.

Sending love,
Marilyn

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5 comments:

  1. LorrieFebruary 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM

    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.

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  2. JeanieFebruary 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM

    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!

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  3. RosemaryFebruary 9, 2026 at 9:28 AM

    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!

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  4. Red Rose AlleyFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:28 PM

    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.

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  5. Carrie @ Cottage CozyFebruary 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM

    Hope is in the ground!

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