As promised, here are the snow drops that are blooming in the park nearby my house. The secret spot that I always start checking in January to find them blooming. I am wondering if they could be the first to bloom in Canada.
Let me know if yours are blooming already, and if you are still seeing snow, I am sorry.
No really, truly, I am. Honestly.
Just wait until we move up to the Okanagan, and you will be the ones laughing at me then. One day...
Live vicariously through these brave little bulbs that were enjoying our Florida like weather all last week. This week is much cooler, and they are shivering.
Many of our bulbs are showing green, at least 6 inches of it. So it was good to see the sun today, the bare branches of the trees silhouetted against the blue sky.
I got up early and caught the sunrise, there was a marine fog out, my favorite for photography. Everything looks mysterious and ethereal in this fog. And the beach was packed, well, busy enough that I regretted not brushing my hair before rushing out the door. I am sure that the seagulls were all talking about it.
You will find the beach shots on my other blog.
Happy Sunday!
Jen,
ReplyDeleteLovely to see these early risers whispering promises for spring. I am glad you were able to enjoy some milder temperatures. We have been blessed with temperatures in the 30's, which has been right on time for our January Thaw.
JUBILATION!!!! (sorry, I really, really adore snowdrops). It's still two months from snowdrops for me, but I'm okay with that; especially today, when the sun is out and all is calm, and you're sharing snowdrops with us. It's all good.
ReplyDeleteI always think of them as brave too! Your having the warmth of the ocean brings them out sooner though you are further north! Lucky you! Thanks for sharing and I will take your invitation to live vicariously in your images. I am happy for your pleasure in seeing these heralds of spring!
ReplyDeleteOh, snowdrops, colour and greenery! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteJen, I am so Happy(envious)that you get to see the snowdrops. At least I can see them on your blog, and that is a good thing. Still snow here.
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, thanks for showing them. That must be a very special and protected little spot. The images are great, and a tonic for the soul. I love your hair brushing remark, yes, I am sure it was all the buzz! :-)
ReplyDeleteFrances
Certainly not any blooming in my part of Ontario. But a friend told me she had some about to bloom where she lives in Victoria, BC
ReplyDeleteI should of added the date, which was Jan. 14/10
ReplyDeleteThe snowdrops are so beautiful. Isn't it wonderful to have 'secret' spots where you can find flowers such as this?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sight!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful shots of those snowdrops, what a treat...we do not have them here in So Cal.
ReplyDeleteI have some Spring bulb foliage up, no buds yet...these are great captures.....I'm sure the birds around here talk about my tangly mane too!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cool! Great that you have a park nearby to watch them come up. It's been raining like crazy here in California today. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Mumzie
ReplyDeleteWe still have snow here in the Dakotas...lots of it!
ReplyDeleteTake care ~Natalie
I just discovered little jonquils blooming out in our back garden and the first daffodils will bloom probably this week if the rain doesn't deter them. I always feel guilty when I find the first bloomers in January because I know so many are buried in snow.
ReplyDeletelovely green.... it won't be long will it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Gardening on this Fabulous Monday in January!
Spring bulbs are all brave, hardy, but brave. lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty coloring in those photos - I love the warm light in the first shot, but also the cool tones in the rest of the photos. I planted a bunch of snowdrops but they won't make an appearance for a month or two, I bet.
ReplyDeleteSpring is there!! Lucky you!! I am very jealous:)
ReplyDeleteSnow drops are a diffinate favourite, thank you for reminding me there is hope. Spring is coming and beauty is everywhere, sometimes it's just shy. xx
ReplyDeleteThose photos are stunning - such great contrast on the snowdrops. I already have crocuses and bergenia blooming as well. I just wish I had your talent to capture them.
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