Raindrops

Ladysmantle always catches the raindrops,

but so do apple blossoms

and lilacs.

I especially love the lilacs,

which are just starting to bloom.

I am linking this post with both Today's Flowers

and Nature Footsteps Waters.

Asparagus

Today was the first day of farmer's market,

and doesn't the fresh asparagus look delicious!!!

Guess what the dogs and I had for dinner!!

Silly husband doesn't know what he is missing!!

The dogs get the bottoms of the stalks...

Serviceberry

The serviceberry, or shadbush,

is a small native tree,

about 40 feet tall.

The starry blossoms don't last long.

Last night's rain washed most of the petals to the ground

or the nose, as Annie demonstrates.

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Daffodils

The daffodils in my garden

are blooming merrily.

I love the way the sunlight

plays with the petals,

and casts shadows.

So many images to capture...

 

Catch the Light

I love the way the sun comes through the leaves,

casting shadows...

I am linking this with Nature Footsteps Catching the Light.

Today's Flowers

I am going to have to label all the trees, 

once they are in leaf and I can identify them.

That way, I will know what they are,

when they bloom next spring...

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Magnolia Blossoms

We walk past a magnolia tree on our walks

and it is in bloom now.

One of the oldest flowering plants,

the petals are much thicker than most flowers.



Skywatch Friday

I think this is an ash tree.

It is hard to remember from last year.

Whatever it is, it looks interesting...

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More Treasures

I have pulled the cushion tops out of my suitcase,

the ones that were in my Mom's cedar chest.

Most of them were done by my Grandma, who has been gone 30 years now.

The last two, the pieced landscapes,

were done by my Mom.