Sunday, March 18, 2012

❀ Showing Promise

I was happy to find that my first colourful crocuses of the season have popped up in the garden. As well, the daffodil buds are getting plumper by the day.

As for the snowdrops tucked in a dark corner, how did I never notice them at this stage in previous years, with the beautiful green patterns on the white petaled backdrop? I really do think that blogging makes me look at things more closely.


The fuzzy magnolia buds (having dealt successfully with winter's snow) are showing promise, as are the sturdy tulip leaves that have poked through the earth and pushed their way through last year's mulch. There are no blasts of colour here, but time will change that.

After the struggle, comes the bloom.


Here's to spring arriving, officially, this week!

What do you love about the new season?
If you're on the other half of the world, feel free to comment on autumn!
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I'm pleased to be linking with Mary at Little Red House for Mosaic Monday.

If you have time, please visit Sunlit Sunday here.
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31 comments:

  1. OliveSunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:11:00 PM EDT

    That last image is lovely. I do not know that flower. It was in the 80's here today-we may fry here this summer.

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  2. Pat@Back Porch MusingsSunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:17:00 PM EDT

    These are wonderful!

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  3. SnapSunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:21:00 PM EDT

    I love seeing bulbs coming up. Yippee to Spring!!!

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  4. A Garden of ThreadsSunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:25:00 PM EDT

    It is wonderful, the arrival of spring:)

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  5. MarySunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:25:00 PM EDT

    Oh, how pretty! Spring is my favorite time of year. :) xoxo

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  6. A Bit of the BlarneySunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:30:00 PM EDT

    Spring is blooming everywhere and I do love seeing all these beautiful blossoms! Cathy

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  7. ellen bSunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:35:00 PM EDT

    those blooms with the green and white markings are gorgeous! I don't think I've ever seen anything like them.

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  8. Judith @ Lavender CottageSunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:47:00 PM EDT

    Hi Karen
    You are way ahead of us. Thanks for sharing your spring beauties.
    Judith

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  9. Carol @ Always Thyme to CookSunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:58:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful! Love seeing things start to bloom!

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  10. Leslie's GardenSunday, March 18, 2012 at 8:58:00 PM EDT

    Those little white flowers (Snowdrops?) are really interesting looking. I love the little bell hanging down from the petals. We're in full bloom here in Georgia. Beautiful Spring weather and colors. Love your wonderful mosaic.

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  11. TomokoSunday, March 18, 2012 at 9:11:00 PM EDT

    Hi,Karen.
    Those little flowers are very lovely!! Spring is the time of magic. Let's enjoy the beautiful weather and color.
    Tomoko

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  12. VeeSunday, March 18, 2012 at 9:24:00 PM EDT

    How nice to see things that we haven't before. I have no snowdrops and wonder how I could not have such lovely flowers. I've never seen the patterns before just now either. You're showing me for the first time.

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  13. The French HutchSunday, March 18, 2012 at 9:24:00 PM EDT

    Hi Karen, What lovely flowers bursting forth at your home. I always look forward to the first pop of color, usually with daffodils. With our mid eighties today I feel like we skipped spring and jumped ahead to summer. Lovely photographs. Happy Spring.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  14. Gardening in a SandboxSunday, March 18, 2012 at 9:31:00 PM EDT

    I can see that spring has come to your garden too. Isn't it great. V

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  15. Grandma Barb's This and ThatSunday, March 18, 2012 at 11:02:00 PM EDT

    Karen, your photos are wonderful. Love seeing spring starting to bloom. I have never seen snowdrops. No color showing up in my garden yet. Just a little green from the iris.
    Enjoy spring!

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  16. Barbara F.Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 11:42:00 PM EDT

    Lovely flowers! xo

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  17. NancyMonday, March 19, 2012 at 12:10:00 AM EDT

    Your snowdrops are beautiful. I haven't seen any with those extra green spots.

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  18. Clint BakerMonday, March 19, 2012 at 6:28:00 AM EDT

    Everything is looking great!

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  19. LindyLouMacMonday, March 19, 2012 at 7:52:00 AM EDT

    I seem to be leaving the same comment everywhere this morning but it is true ' Hurrah for Spring'

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  20. ClaudiaMonday, March 19, 2012 at 8:26:00 AM EDT

    Lovely photos. Yes, spring is here - we have buds on the bushes and our tulip is emerging as are the sedums and day lilies. Just the beginnings, but it makes me happy.

    xo
    Claudia

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  21. BethMonday, March 19, 2012 at 9:38:00 AM EDT

    Karen, I love your mosaic! Your crocus and snowdrops are lovely. Looking forward to seeing your magnolia blooms too. Who doesn't love spring? It's like a rebirth!
    Beth

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  22. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingMonday, March 19, 2012 at 9:55:00 AM EDT

    Hi Karen,
    What do we have here? Spring...at your house, lucky you!
    These are just gorgeous, can't wait to see the flowers on the magnolia tree!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  23. Kim, USAMonday, March 19, 2012 at 2:20:00 PM EDT

    Wow it is beautiful!
    Mosaic Monday

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  24. Lynn BMonday, March 19, 2012 at 4:11:00 PM EDT

    Found you thur Cozy little house, Love your blog, Flowers are so pretty! Hugs, Lynn

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  25. Kentish Keg-MegMonday, March 19, 2012 at 5:42:00 PM EDT

    Such wonderful flowers.

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  26. BrendaTuesday, March 20, 2012 at 8:09:00 AM EDT

    Such a great promise for Spring!! I love the newness of Spring....new beginnings. All if fresh and beautiful. Your pictures are a great delight and I love the last photo. So pretty!!
    Brenda

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  27. AnonymousTuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:07:00 AM EDT

    Thank you for stopping by, Karen.
    I agree that blogging and photography make us notice the details. I realized this last year and every time I second guess blogging I think of this as one of the many positives that it has brought to my life.
    These photographs are spectacular. Gorgeous colors.
    I'm not as much a fan of spring as I am of autumn, but I do love all the life and hope it brings with it. You've captured it very well.
    Much love!

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  28. Mary Howell CromerTuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:19:00 AM EDT

    A promise of hope, lovely!

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  29. thistlewoodfarmTuesday, March 20, 2012 at 1:21:00 PM EDT

    I love your photographs. Don't you just love spring when Mother Nature gets to show off all her finery!

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  30. Custom ComfortsWednesday, March 21, 2012 at 5:36:00 PM EDT

    What pretty snowdrops! I have never seen any like that before. They look so exotic. Spring has hit full force here - completely skipped over the month of March and it feels more like May. Very warm and very strange.
    Cindy

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  31. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)Friday, March 23, 2012 at 11:29:00 AM EDT

    Woohoo sister, I'm celebratin' here with ya. Yep, there is hope. I've never made any bones 'bout how I feel about old Man Winter. I'm sooooo not a snowbunny.

    Your pictures are proof that spring is bustin' out all over!!! Oops..I feel a song comin' on. Truly it doesn't take much to set me off!

    Have yourself an awesomely blessed weekend sweetie!!!

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