Spring is Blooming

The weather is finally getting gorgeous here.

Everything (almost) is starting to bloom. There are a few things not quite blooming yet, and I'm a little concerned that some of our plants (like the lime tree) might have perished over our very odd winter.

This is from one of the thousands of Oaks on the property.  Couldn't believe how velvety the tiny little petals were.

Can never remember the name of this bush - but it just looks pink and red 

all over from a distance.  It is a surprise when you walk up to 

one and see these delicate, precious flowers that make 

up the overall showiness of the bush.

This looked like a "flora" butterfly to me.  About ready to fly away.  The sturdiness of the buds impressed me.  They are hardy, ready to burst into their next stage.

And, for some strange reason, they looked very happy.

(There's probably some scientific study that proves that when I'm happy, everything around me seems happier - or maybe IS happier - as well)

Of course, I can't leave out the dogwoods.  

Wow - what a fragrance!  

They are blooming all over the property right now.  

I want to move some around and see if we can get even more of a springtime show from them.  

And, now that this posting is up, I'll go do some springtime weeding and bed cleaning.

Enjoy however spring is showing herself in your neighborhood!