And just like that, spring is here. We’ve gone from brown to green within one week. Some spring rain showers, bright sunshine, and warm temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s have caused spring to burst forth in Minnesota. Grass is now green, and the trees and shrubs are bursting with their leaf buds. Green shoots are visible from the warming soil, and I have even seen some daffodils that are blooming. Our lilac bush has opened its tight buds into the warm air. And luckily the snowfall predicted for this weekend did not appear. Quickly our landscape will continue to change.
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The tease of a perfect spring day
Tuesday was a perfect spring day with white clouds, warm temperatures, and the smell of spring in the air. There were hints of green in the lawns, buds were evident in the tree branches high above, and birds were singing their spring songs. The white clouds danced in the brilliant blue sky as we softened ourselves to the warmth of the sun. It was wonderful, and I was so thankful for getting outside and soaking it all up. Because….the following day brought wet heavy snow, howling winds, and cold temperatures. Winter has returned for a few days.
Yellow is a lovely sign of spring
Our landscape has been white for so very long that a bright burst of yellow is a true signal of spring. I spent some time at the McNeely Conservatory where it is spring, under glass. Yellow and red tulips, ranunculus, crocus, and daffodils are wonderful (and needed) reminders of the season of spring. These yellow tulips were set off by the blue reflection of the sky in the water behind them. Soon enough we will have spring outside too, and not need to go inside to experience it.
A sea of tulips
Spring is here and our weather warmed up quickly to hearken all the flowers into bloom. The garden beds are filled with daffodils and tulips, and the red bud trees have added their color too. It’s a beautiful time to wonder at the multitude of colors that now surround us.
And on Mother’s Day, a special thank you to mothers everywhere. Although my mother passed away four years ago, I still think of her everyday and appreciate all the lessons I learned from her. Take a moment and thank those mothers that are near and dear to you.
The end of a spring day
Spring arrived quickly in the past week. There were hints of green showing up in the trees and the grass. The ice moved off the lake and the open water was an invitation for geese, ducks, loons, eagles, and the people wanting to fish. It was a flurry of activity all generated by the unofficial end of winter. By early evening it was quiet and peaceful again. A light rain shower had moved through the area, the sun was beginning to set, and the lake had calmed. And as if to punctuate the end of a delightful spring day, a rainbow appeared in the sky and was reflected in the still of the water below.
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