My husband and I traveled to Texas over Easter to visit our family there. It was wonderful to see everyone and to spend precious moments with my parents and Dan's mom. Another reason we like to go to Texas in the springtime is to see the hallmark Texas beauties - the bluebonnets. I wasn't sure we would see any, as the season came earlier this year. But, we persevered, and found some!
We took a drive along the Willow City Loop just south of Llano, Texas, and that is where these beautiful blooms were gracious enough to wait and give their last best for us.
The poppies were already in bloom, as the bluebonnets were at the end of their season.
Just off the road, the blues were putting on a show!
A vintage tractor parked strategically in a field with an old cedar fence, what a lovely scene this was!
It was very dry this year, moreso than other years. But we did find this beautiful stream with a little waterfall highlighted by the bluebonnets and black-eyed susans!
My brother hosted our Easter dinner, and his yard was in bloom with these gorgeous snapdragons.
We had a wonderful time there - although the days flew by quickly. Soon it was time to return home.
The kids bought me some flowers to welcome me back home! It was good to be home - always good to go, but even better to return to "home sweet home"!
In the garden, I found these "glory of the snow" flowers blooming. They are faithful to bloom early every spring, and I am always happy to see them!
This robin was busy at work in our yard, another great sign of Spring!
Spring runoff is always a good sign to see!
Yesterday morning - my world looked a lot like winter! Winter sure has been a bear this year - just doesn't want to leave! However, the snow we got was not very much, and melted quickly, also providing good moisture and nitrogen for the soil. Almost all of our snow left over from winter has melted too, and I have been busy in the garden doing cleanup since last fall.
And even though we may have snow in April we will have blooms in May!
How is Spring looking in your world? I know that springtime blooms will be bursting out here soon, and I am looking forward to it with great anticipation! The baby chicks are growing-growing, and soon I will have them ready for locals and friends. Their little antics are so fun to watch!
A dear friend of mine who buys eggs from me has started collecting her scraps, and bringing them to the chickens when she gets her eggs. Isn't that a great blessing! I think it is a wonderful trade-off :)
Well, I must close for now ... my yard is full of pine needles and pine cones that must be raked to allow the grass to grow, and my garden needs a lot of attention - lots of cleanup after winter's heavy snow. I have leaves and compost to spread, and seedlings to baby... ah yes, the joys of springtime! Now that the snow has had time to melt, it will be good to get these things done!
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How lovely to have a Spring in Texas with wild flowers and the snapdragons. Then as your cold disappears, you get a second Spring. Those little chicks do grow fast. Here, in just one week, we have trees showing a fuzz of green, more wildflowers open and some sunshine. Happy garden cleaning. Lynn and Precious
Oh I hope springtime comes soon in your world Lynn, we continue to see little advances, which brings great hope to our hearts! Love and hugs to you both, give Precious some love from us :)
Thank You for sharing these beautiful pictures. Our yard needs a lot of cleaning up,too. Today we raked a lot of left over leaves from Autumn. We wanted to mow our front yard,but the mower broke. A neighbor mowed it with his mower. We have ordered a new one. Hope you get to clean up, so your grass can grow. Joan,Marion and Marilyn
What a fun trip! Those bluebonnets are so pretty. Our Spring flowers are starting to bloom - crocus, daffodil, but it snowed all day Monday. Spring is coming though!
I absolutely love those blue bonnets, Marilyn! Yes, spring has sprung, and it's so exciting to see how your yard and garden are just waiting for you now that your home from Texas. I do hope and pray that your family is doing well. Blessings!
Texas looked great. Your brother's yard is beautiful. Glad you could make the trip and be with family especially your parents. The streams and rivers are full to overflowing. Looking forward to those May flowers. We are getting the lawnmower ready to mow!
Beautiful Blooming Bluebonnets! The old tractor in a field of poppies sure caught my eye. Spring is a busy time but full of loveliness. The trip to visit dear ones in Texas must have been so pleasant. Memories to cherish as you rake the pine needles and prepare the garden for another season. Granny Marigold
Thank you for sharing the beautiful Texas flowers with us. You have such a gift for photography. The photo of the vintage tractor in the field is stunning. We've had tornado warnings here the past two nights, but hopefully, the storms have now ended for the night. Flowers are growing and it's been a beautiful few weeks but we're about to go back in the deep freeze with below freezing temperatures during the next few nights. Enjoy the garden prep. I know we'll get to enjoy the beauty that God creates there through your camera this summer. Blessings and love, Betsy
Thank you for your kind words Betsy, it is my joy to share the beauty I capture with others! I've seen the terrible storms across the midwest, they have been really terrible this year! We got snow last week, but this week the weather people tell us we may see 70 degrees - so that would be exciting! I appreciate your friendship so very much, many blessings to you!
Seeing your brother's beautiful yard in bloom does make me wish for the longer growing season of Texas. It has been a long winter here in Colorado, too. I covered up my clematis last night just to be safe. Ugh. Can't wait until this is over. Love your post. So uplifting. Love to you, my friend! Hugs.
Oh yes, things have really bloomed out in Texas, it is a beautiful time of year there. We saw a lot of beautiful blooms while we were there. Thank you for your kind words Nancy! Always appreciate your visit :)
I'm so glad you had a great time in Texas, my home state! I so love the bluebonnets here, and paintbrush, buttercups, etc. You have beautiful flowers up there too! I still can't believe there's snow right now where you are!!! That's crazy! It's 70s to 80s here. :) I hope your gardening goes well, Marilyn! God bless you! Valentine
Hello Valentine, thank you so much for stopping by, I didn't realize you were in Texas! The bluebonnets are truly a Texas hallmark! Our snow has finally melted and now I have daffodils in bloom, which is so exciting! Blessings to you :)
Texas is such a beautiful state in the spring - now in the summer, not so much, lol! It was a wonderful time with my family, I am so thankful! Hope you have seen your robin, and spring attempts by now!
The bluebonnets are beautiful and black eyed susans are some of my very fave wildflowers! Glad you had a wonderful Easter trip. thankfully no spring snow here in eastern NY, BUT we didn't really get winter until March as you might know from the news (although the rest of NY was inundated with many inches of snow from Dec-March). My tulips are all up and blooming and my pear tree is in full bloom....at peak right now. Enjoy the start of your Spring and good luck with the gardening and baby chicks! I will come back after work to listen to your medley.
It was a wonderful trip - and now we are having a beautiful spring here, so very thankful! Always appreciate your wonderful comments and visit and I hope that you are enjoying lots of spring blooms in your world today too!
I must say that the flowers in Texas this time of year are stunning. I'm so glad you could go for a visit and enjoy them. Soon it will be your turn to have the countryside come alive. I pray you have a lovely time rolling up your sleeves and making your garden and yard beautiful for the season.
It was such a wonderful visit Jennifer! But we are now enjoying a beautiful spring here, and I am so thankful! Spring always is a lot of work, but so worth it! Blessings to you dear friend!
Oh, I've heard about the Texas Bluebonnets. Aren't they gorgeous? Love their color. They look so pretty along side the road. I know what you mean about winters lingering on, as we had a few sunny days, and yesterday I saw a bit of snow on my car. Not much at all, but the mornings are still cold, so we just don't know what to expect with mountain weather, do we? I related to your post very much today, Marilyn, as I have been outside raking leaves too, and those pine needles and pine cones are never ending. But it sure is a peaceful place to live. Your photo of the purple flower with the snow is so pretty. Your brother's back yard is charming with the canopy and snapdragons. I'm glad you got to see your family at Easter. And it's always nice to be home. I am going to see my family coming up, so please say a prayer for safe travels. Thank you, dear Marilyn.
Texas bluebonnets are so amazing! We have lupins here, which are similar, but it seems that by the time they bloom, the weeds have taken off and compete with them so it is hard to see them. In Texas, the bluebonnets just are such a striking color against all the green of spring. It has been a long slow spring here, but we are enjoying some beautiful days now, which has been wonderful! I hope you have a safe time traveling Sheri, you are in my prayers that you have a very special and wonderful time with them!
Oh I am glad a few bluebonnets were still in bloom when you went to visit your family :). We always enjoy going home to Michigan to enjoy the fall colors. Most of our trees have already bloomed, there are a couple left. The strawberries will be producing soon :). My favorite picture is the tractor in the field. Hopefully you will be done with the snow soon.
It is so nice to go visit family, and enjoy the local beauty there, isn't it! But, I'm always so very thankful to return home - there is just no place like it! I hope you are enjoying strawberries by now, we won't have any here until June. I loved the tractor picture also. Maybe I should frame it :) Blessings to you Connie - and yes, our snow has melted!
Marilyn Dear, It's always such a joy to come and visit you here, thank you for everything you share! Wishing you a Wonder-filled weekend Xx Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~ (Dany)
I agree Kim - I think someone who knows photographers parked that tractor there just for us! Blessings to you dear friend, hoping your world is full of lovely spring things today!
How wonderful to visit Texas and to have Easter at your brother’s place, Marilyn. The bluebonnets are such a pretty ight in the spring. I agree, it’s always so wonderful to be home sweet home, and what a lovely greeting you received. Those glory of the snow flowers are a precious gift, aren’t they? Sounds like you’re very busy right now, but that’s always a good thing. Enjoy your week!
It was such a wonderful visit Kitty - good to go, but always good to come home! We are now enjoying spring blooms here, such a beautiful time of year! Hope you are enjoying a lovely start to your week!
Such beautiful flowers in Texas! Wow! I love the bluebonnets and snapdragons, etc. I've never seen Bluebonnets in person, but they sure are beautiful! So glad you were able to make that nice trip to be with your families. I am certain they were happy to have you there as well. And now you have a lot to do to get ready for springtime and gardening, etc. But it sounds like you truly enjoy this season and you will reap the rewards of your labors when things grow and produce "fruit" for you this summer. Welcome home!!
Thank you for your sweet visit Pamela, you always leave such wonderful comments! Bluebonnets are truly an amazing flower to see in Texas springtime! Now, we are enjoying spring time blooms here, which makes my heart so very happy! Blessings to you dear friend!
Oh, my! Your photos are SO gorgeous! I am so happy you were able to visit with your loved ones in Texas over Easter. Your brother's flower garden is so pretty. I can only imagine how serene it was to visit there by the pool and enjoy one another's company. I trust the Lord will continue to richly bless you and your family, dear friend. Sending much love and hugs your way this evening!
It was such a wonderful trip Cheryl - and always a blessing to see the bluebonnets too. Now, we are enjoying beautiful springtime blooms here, which makes my heart very happy! Blessings to you dear friend!
Yes, my brother owns a landscaping company, and his home is absolutely incredible! Always such a delight to go and visit. Hoping that you are getting some lovely springtime blooms by now! Blessings to you :)
Hi Marilyn! I knew you'd gone to Texas for Easter, but didn't get a chance to come see your blog post! I love Facebook for that reason... I get a quick overview of my friends' doings! Your photos are gorgeous.... LOVE the one of the old tractor in the field behind the rugged wood fence.. and of course, all the blues! I saw on the news that there was very unusual high bloomings in Texas of the bluebonnets. I bet you got to see them! Those snapdragons in your brother's yard are stunning! I grew some last year and they did very well in this dry climate. I will plant some again.. they didn't get as large and full as your brother's though! Oh you have so much work ahead of you, but you always do it with positivity, gratefulness and a smile! I hope you don't get too many more snows! The dusting of snow on the flowers always looks so strange.. but another of God's ways to bring us pleasure. Not too much happening here in the way of Spring. My neighbors do have some daffodils blooming.. my Irises are popping up very quickly, my peach tree as buds and tiny leaves coming out, and 3 of my 4 blueberry bushes have tons of buds. I hope we don't get a late freeze to kill them all, which can always happen here. We may get nighttime temps of in the 20's even in May, like you I'm sure! We're coming into a few days of our first warm weather.. in the 80's! I'm so glad and I'm sure it'll make me want to go plant flowers... but really IS too early for that here. I'll sit in the sun and daydream about it! Hugs.. Marilyn J.
Oh sweet Marilyn - you always leave such lovely comments! I was so thankful to be able to go to Texas and be with the family, and enjoy the flowers too. Texas bluebonnets are truly spectacular - our lupins are similar, but they have to compete with the weeds by the time they bloom here - while in Texas, the bluebonnets outgrow everything else. I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather and that all your plants survived and are budded out. We have had some lovely spring days here, and last week got some much needed rain, and now this week more sun. So thankful! It is truly an amazing time of year! Thankful for the spring bloom parade :) Blessings to you dear friend!
Those Bluebonnets and Snapdragons really usher in the Springtime season. So beautiful! I'm glad you got to see them. After my many years in Colorado, I know this season can have heavy wet snowstorms and then summer suddenly arrives. But your part of the country is stunningly beautiful, too, and I enjoy all of your pictures.
Yes, we always expect late snows here, and don't get too excited about planting until June arrives. We are enjoying some beautiful weather here this week, and it is an exciting time of year. Blessings to you dear friend!
You always take such beautiful photos. I'm glad you got to see your blue bonnets. My grandmomma lived in Texas, and one year I received a photo of her sitting in a field of them. Her white hair made a lovely contrast. Have a great weekend! God bless you! Thanks for visiting me at Harvest Lane Cottage, Laura
Oh what a beautiful picture that must be of your grandmomma in Texas bluebonnets! They truly are such a remarkable wildflower that grows so beautifully in Texas in March and April. We have the lupins here, which don't bloom until June - can't wait for their blue beauty to appear! Blessings to you dear friend!
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How lovely to have a Spring in Texas with wild flowers and the snapdragons. Then as your cold disappears, you get a second Spring. Those little chicks do grow fast. Here, in just one week, we have trees showing a fuzz of green, more wildflowers open and some sunshine. Happy garden cleaning. Lynn and Precious
ReplyDeleteOh I hope springtime comes soon in your world Lynn, we continue to see little advances, which brings great hope to our hearts! Love and hugs to you both, give Precious some love from us :)
DeleteThose blue wildflowers are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh they are! I can't tell you what it does to your heart to see a field of blue flowers waving in the breeze, breathtaking!
DeleteThank You for sharing these beautiful pictures. Our yard needs a lot of cleaning up,too. Today we raked a lot of left over leaves from Autumn. We wanted to mow our front yard,but the mower broke. A neighbor mowed it with his mower. We have ordered a new one. Hope you get to clean up, so your grass can grow.
ReplyDeleteJoan,Marion and Marilyn
What a fun trip! Those bluebonnets are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOur Spring flowers are starting to bloom - crocus, daffodil, but it snowed all day Monday. Spring is coming though!
I absolutely love those blue bonnets, Marilyn! Yes, spring has sprung, and it's so exciting to see how your yard and garden are just waiting for you now that your home from Texas. I do hope and pray that your family is doing well. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThose Bluebonnets ha ve such a vibrant color. Ahh, spring, we thought it had arrived here, but we had snow today and more is predicted for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteTexas looked great. Your brother's yard is beautiful. Glad you could make the trip and be with family especially your parents. The streams and rivers are full to overflowing. Looking forward to those May flowers. We are getting the lawnmower ready to mow!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Blooming Bluebonnets! The old tractor in a field of poppies sure caught my eye. Spring is a busy time but full of loveliness. The trip to visit dear ones in Texas must have been so pleasant. Memories to cherish as you rake the pine needles and prepare the garden for another season.
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Thank you for sharing the beautiful Texas flowers with us. You have such a gift for photography. The photo of the vintage tractor in the field is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWe've had tornado warnings here the past two nights, but hopefully, the storms have now ended for the night. Flowers are growing and it's been a beautiful few weeks but we're about to go back in the deep freeze with below freezing temperatures during the next few nights.
Enjoy the garden prep. I know we'll get to enjoy the beauty that God creates there through your camera this summer.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
Thank you for your kind words Betsy, it is my joy to share the beauty I capture with others! I've seen the terrible storms across the midwest, they have been really terrible this year! We got snow last week, but this week the weather people tell us we may see 70 degrees - so that would be exciting! I appreciate your friendship so very much, many blessings to you!
DeleteSeeing your brother's beautiful yard in bloom does make me wish for the longer growing season of Texas. It has been a long winter here in Colorado, too. I covered up my clematis last night just to be safe. Ugh. Can't wait until this is over. Love your post. So uplifting. Love to you, my friend! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, things have really bloomed out in Texas, it is a beautiful time of year there. We saw a lot of beautiful blooms while we were there. Thank you for your kind words Nancy! Always appreciate your visit :)
DeleteI'm so glad you had a great time in Texas, my home state! I so love the bluebonnets here, and paintbrush, buttercups, etc. You have beautiful flowers up there too! I still can't believe there's snow right now where you are!!! That's crazy! It's 70s to 80s here. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope your gardening goes well, Marilyn! God bless you!
Valentine
Hello Valentine, thank you so much for stopping by, I didn't realize you were in Texas! The bluebonnets are truly a Texas hallmark! Our snow has finally melted and now I have daffodils in bloom, which is so exciting! Blessings to you :)
DeleteTexas looks beautiful! Glad that you were able to go and spend Easter with your family. I have yet to see a robin, but I am looking!
ReplyDeleteTexas is such a beautiful state in the spring - now in the summer, not so much, lol! It was a wonderful time with my family, I am so thankful! Hope you have seen your robin, and spring attempts by now!
DeleteSnow returns occasionally here too. The blooms you featured are beautiful. Love those blues!
ReplyDeleteHopefully your snow has melted by now Marie! Blessings to you :)
DeleteThe bluebonnets are beautiful and black eyed susans are some of my very fave wildflowers! Glad you had a wonderful Easter trip.
ReplyDeletethankfully no spring snow here in eastern NY, BUT we didn't really get winter until March as you might know from the news (although the rest of NY was inundated with many inches of snow from Dec-March). My tulips are all up and blooming and my pear tree is in full bloom....at peak right now.
Enjoy the start of your Spring and good luck with the gardening and baby chicks!
I will come back after work to listen to your medley.
It was a wonderful trip - and now we are having a beautiful spring here, so very thankful! Always appreciate your wonderful comments and visit and I hope that you are enjoying lots of spring blooms in your world today too!
DeleteI must say that the flowers in Texas this time of year are stunning. I'm so glad you could go for a visit and enjoy them. Soon it will be your turn to have the countryside come alive. I pray you have a lovely time rolling up your sleeves and making your garden and yard beautiful for the season.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a wonderful visit Jennifer! But we are now enjoying a beautiful spring here, and I am so thankful! Spring always is a lot of work, but so worth it! Blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteOh, I've heard about the Texas Bluebonnets. Aren't they gorgeous? Love their color. They look so pretty along side the road. I know what you mean about winters lingering on, as we had a few sunny days, and yesterday I saw a bit of snow on my car. Not much at all, but the mornings are still cold, so we just don't know what to expect with mountain weather, do we? I related to your post very much today, Marilyn, as I have been outside raking leaves too, and those pine needles and pine cones are never ending. But it sure is a peaceful place to live. Your photo of the purple flower with the snow is so pretty. Your brother's back yard is charming with the canopy and snapdragons. I'm glad you got to see your family at Easter. And it's always nice to be home. I am going to see my family coming up, so please say a prayer for safe travels. Thank you, dear Marilyn.
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Texas bluebonnets are so amazing! We have lupins here, which are similar, but it seems that by the time they bloom, the weeds have taken off and compete with them so it is hard to see them. In Texas, the bluebonnets just are such a striking color against all the green of spring. It has been a long slow spring here, but we are enjoying some beautiful days now, which has been wonderful! I hope you have a safe time traveling Sheri, you are in my prayers that you have a very special and wonderful time with them!
DeleteOh I am glad a few bluebonnets were still in bloom when you went to visit your family :). We always enjoy going home to Michigan to enjoy the fall colors. Most of our trees have already bloomed, there are a couple left. The strawberries will be producing soon :). My favorite picture is the tractor in the field.
ReplyDeleteHopefully you will be done with the snow soon.
It is so nice to go visit family, and enjoy the local beauty there, isn't it! But, I'm always so very thankful to return home - there is just no place like it! I hope you are enjoying strawberries by now, we won't have any here until June. I loved the tractor picture also. Maybe I should frame it :) Blessings to you Connie - and yes, our snow has melted!
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ReplyDeleteIt's always such a joy to come and visit you here, thank you for everything you share!
Wishing you a Wonder-filled weekend
Xx Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~ (Dany)
Thank you sweet Daniela, always such a blessing to have a visit from you! I hope you are enjoying a lovely spring in your world :) Blessings to you!
DeleteWow...that tractor among the wildflowers was clearly just waiting for you and your camera to come by and capture it on film. How charming!!
ReplyDeleteI agree Kim - I think someone who knows photographers parked that tractor there just for us! Blessings to you dear friend, hoping your world is full of lovely spring things today!
DeleteHow lovely to see the photographs of the Texas flowers ...
ReplyDeleteYour photograph with the tractor in the field is so good too.
Enjoy your days whatever the weather brings ... we are having a mix of sunshine and showers.
All the best Jan
The Texas wildflowers are just beautiful Jan - and we are now in early spring bloom season here - such an exciting time of year! Blessings to you!
DeleteHow wonderful to visit Texas and to have Easter at your brother’s place, Marilyn. The bluebonnets are such a pretty ight in the spring. I agree, it’s always so wonderful to be home sweet home, and what a lovely greeting you received. Those glory of the snow flowers are a precious gift, aren’t they? Sounds like you’re very busy right now, but that’s always a good thing. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a wonderful visit Kitty - good to go, but always good to come home! We are now enjoying spring blooms here, such a beautiful time of year! Hope you are enjoying a lovely start to your week!
DeleteSuch beautiful flowers in Texas! Wow! I love the bluebonnets and snapdragons, etc. I've never seen Bluebonnets in person, but they sure are beautiful! So glad you were able to make that nice trip to be with your families. I am certain they were happy to have you there as well. And now you have a lot to do to get ready for springtime and gardening, etc. But it sounds like you truly enjoy this season and you will reap the rewards of your labors when things grow and produce "fruit" for you this summer. Welcome home!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet visit Pamela, you always leave such wonderful comments! Bluebonnets are truly an amazing flower to see in Texas springtime! Now, we are enjoying spring time blooms here, which makes my heart so very happy! Blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteOh, my! Your photos are SO gorgeous! I am so happy you were able to visit with your loved ones in Texas over Easter. Your brother's flower garden is so pretty. I can only imagine how serene it was to visit there by the pool and enjoy one another's company. I trust the Lord will continue to richly bless you and your family, dear friend. Sending much love and hugs your way this evening!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a wonderful trip Cheryl - and always a blessing to see the bluebonnets too. Now, we are enjoying beautiful springtime blooms here, which makes my heart very happy! Blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteYour brother has a beautiful yard to hose Easter! Love all the beautiful pictures! Spring has been a bear here too.
ReplyDeleteYes, my brother owns a landscaping company, and his home is absolutely incredible! Always such a delight to go and visit. Hoping that you are getting some lovely springtime blooms by now! Blessings to you :)
DeleteHi Marilyn! I knew you'd gone to Texas for Easter, but didn't get a chance to come see your blog post! I love Facebook for that reason... I get a quick overview of my friends' doings! Your photos are gorgeous.... LOVE the one of the old tractor in the field behind the rugged wood fence.. and of course, all the blues! I saw on the news that there was very unusual high bloomings in Texas of the bluebonnets. I bet you got to see them! Those snapdragons in your brother's yard are stunning! I grew some last year and they did very well in this dry climate. I will plant some again.. they didn't get as large and full as your brother's though! Oh you have so much work ahead of you, but you always do it with positivity, gratefulness and a smile! I hope you don't get too many more snows! The dusting of snow on the flowers always looks so strange.. but another of God's ways to bring us pleasure. Not too much happening here in the way of Spring. My neighbors do have some daffodils blooming.. my Irises are popping up very quickly, my peach tree as buds and tiny leaves coming out, and 3 of my 4 blueberry bushes have tons of buds. I hope we don't get a late freeze to kill them all, which can always happen here. We may get nighttime temps of in the 20's even in May, like you I'm sure! We're coming into a few days of our first warm weather.. in the 80's! I'm so glad and I'm sure it'll make me want to go plant flowers... but really IS too early for that here. I'll sit in the sun and daydream about it! Hugs.. Marilyn J.
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Marilyn - you always leave such lovely comments! I was so thankful to be able to go to Texas and be with the family, and enjoy the flowers too. Texas bluebonnets are truly spectacular - our lupins are similar, but they have to compete with the weeds by the time they bloom here - while in Texas, the bluebonnets outgrow everything else. I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather and that all your plants survived and are budded out. We have had some lovely spring days here, and last week got some much needed rain, and now this week more sun. So thankful! It is truly an amazing time of year! Thankful for the spring bloom parade :) Blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteThose Bluebonnets and Snapdragons really usher in the Springtime season. So beautiful! I'm glad you got to see them. After my many years in Colorado, I know this season can have heavy wet snowstorms and then summer suddenly arrives. But your part of the country is stunningly beautiful, too, and I enjoy all of your pictures.
ReplyDeleteYes, we always expect late snows here, and don't get too excited about planting until June arrives. We are enjoying some beautiful weather here this week, and it is an exciting time of year. Blessings to you dear friend!
DeleteYou always take such beautiful photos. I'm glad you got to see your blue bonnets. My grandmomma lived in Texas, and one year I received a photo of her sitting in a field of them. Her white hair made a lovely contrast. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Thanks for visiting me at Harvest Lane Cottage,
Laura
Oh what a beautiful picture that must be of your grandmomma in Texas bluebonnets! They truly are such a remarkable wildflower that grows so beautifully in Texas in March and April. We have the lupins here, which don't bloom until June - can't wait for their blue beauty to appear! Blessings to you dear friend!
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