Swelling on Snow

Swelling on Snow © Lynn Wiles 2019
Buds are swelling, the pets are shedding like crazy, and yet it’s snowing and cold. At least it is a holiday.

Back to My Garden IV

Back to My Garden IV © Lynn Wiles 2018
Spiderwort bud beginning to open.

When Pink is Red

When Pink is Red © Lynn Wiles 2018
The buds of the redbud tree do start off red (or magenta) and the flowers are pink (or pale purple), giving the impression of pink. There’s also lots of lichen and a green caterpillar on one of the buds – squint to see it.

Azalea Bud

Azalea Bud © Lynn Wiles 2018
Ready to bloom any moment now.

Late Lovelies

Late Lovelies © Lynn Wiles 2018
Like everything else this spring, my hellebores are late budding and blooming.

Thorns and Buds

Thorns and Buds © Lynn Wiles 2018
Or I could have named it Hope and Pain on Black and White.

Dogwood Ready to Go

Dogwood Ready to Go © Lynn Wiles 2018
The snow is melting and spring is ready to pop.

Maple Pom Poms

Maple Pom Poms © Lynn Wiles 2018
Cheerleader cheering for spring to actually arrive.

Chomp Chomp

Chomp Chomp © Lynn Wiles 2018
There are some buds, but the main thing is curiosity of what ate the leaves.

Crossed Buds

Crossed Buds © Lynn Wiles 2018
Not hot crossed buns, but you get the idea.