Photo of the Week: Snowdrops in Bloom

Two white flowers on slender green leaves rise from the leaf-covered ground, green rosette leaves of coral bells in the background.

After blooming in March last year, their “regular” time to bloom in southeast Michigan, my snowdrops (spring flower bulbs) returned to blooming early this year. In late December, I saw tips of the snowdrops’ slender green leaves poking through the soil. Just before our Christmas deep freeze, when temperatures and wind chills had it feeling… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Snowdrops in Bloom

Photo of the Week: My First Spring Flower, Snowdrops in Bloom

white flower blossoms rise from a mass of green leaves and heart-shaped coral bell leaves.

A fresh coat of snow fell overnight in our area, covering the ground, trees, and shrubs with a white carpet of sparking white snow crystals.

By the time I work up, about 2-3 inches had fallen.

Kids will love today’s snow. It’s the kind of snow that’s great for making snowman and other snow sculptures.

But for shoveling, it’s heavy snow.

You want to take time to shovel so you don’t overexert yourself. Continue reading Photo of the Week: My First Spring Flower, Snowdrops in Bloom