Monday, April 7, 2025

F is for Flowers

Spring is definitely showing itself here, as something else blooms every day. Here are the flowers blooming in my yard this week. 

Some daffodils are starting to fade,


While others are going strong.


This dianthus is a little beaten down from the rain we had this morning.


Quince bush


Leaves are starting to join the forsythia blooms. I like the color combination.


Our sour cherry tree is just starting to bloom, 


But the neighbor's ornamental cherry has been in full bloom for about a week.


I planted these bleeding hearts last year, so I'm happy that they are blooming this year. However, they may have suffered some recent frost damage.

We have cardinals who like this ornamental plum tree.


These grape hyacinths are pretty but have totally taken over this bed. I pulled tons of them to give the other plants a chance to come up. After they finish blooming, I will pull more.


Another shade of purple is getting ready to bloom on this lilac bush.

This crabapple tree is also getting ready to bloom.


Unfortunately, in the 8 years we've lived here, we have not gotten any apples from this apple tree.


Our pear trees are always prolific but not disease-free.


When I look out in the backyard, I see something new blooming every day. Today, it was a crabapple tree.


What does spring look like where you live?

Until next time...