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A Hint of Spring

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Every day presents fresh indications that spring is right around the corner, filling the heart with thankfulness and joy for every new blessing that appears. Unfortunately, winter isn’t quite ready to relinquish its reign just yet. We hope the little plants can hold on as winter makes another appearance and the cold temperatures return next week.

“And just like that … winter opened cold bleary eyes to the newborn colors of spring.”  ~Angie Weiland-Crosby

“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle.” ~Barbara Winkler

“The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.”  ~Gertrude S. Wister

White Blossoms falling, falling from on high
Before the bitter Winter has gone past,
Can it perchance be that beyond the Sky
The Spring — the longed for Spring has come at last.
~Shotaro Kimura and Charlotte M. A. Peake

Queen Anne’s Lace

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Each year I look forward to the season of the stately and charming Queen Anne’s Lace. The delicate lace-like flowers, which grow wild along our country road, beautify the landscape, attract pollinators and provide habitat for a variety of insects. Ants, attracted by the flower’s nectar, are beneficial since they help protect them from aphids.

“Not a weed but a seed that has blossomed into a flower indeed.” ~Deborah Parise

Spring Beauty

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Warmer weather has finally arrived. The landscape is becoming greener and new colorful blooms are appearing each day.  It’s a smorgasbord of spring beauty and blessings.

The Spring came suddenly,
bursting upon the world as a
child bursts into a room with a
laugh and a shout and
hands full of flowers.
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Seeing Orange

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Enjoying some of the beautiful shades of orange that come along with the spring and summer seasons.

“Mere color … can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” ~Oscar Wilde

Insects on Bur Marigold

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Bur marigold attracts many insects which enjoy the nectar and pollen from their flowers.  The beautiful yellow flower heads can be seen in September and October growing in sunny or partially shady wet areas.

“For observing nature, the best pace is a snail’s pace.” ~Edwin Way Teale

Hovering around the flowers

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Hummingbirds are attracted to the bright red color of the cardinal flower.  From these delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers, the hummingbird receives sweet nectar.  In return, the cardinal flower depends on the hummingbird for pollination.

Across the downs a hummingbird
Came dipping through the bowers,
He pivoted on emptiness
To scrutinize the flowers.
~Nathalia Crane