Another sign of spring: my yellow crocus are finally blooming.
I’ve never understood why my yellow crocus always bloom two weeks or up to two months later than my purple crocus.
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Photo of the Week: Snowdrops Are Back
With the deep freeze and sustained cold temperatures in southeast Michigan in December, I didn’t expect my snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) to germinate and bloom early.
Since 2012, I’ve been pleasantly surprised during our gray winter days to discover my snowdrops blooming early in my garden.
Only once in 10+ years have these spring-flowering bulbs bloomed in my garden during their “typical” late February/early March blooming time.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Snowdrops Are BackPhoto of the Week: Purple Iris in Bloom
When I was young, one of my favorite flowers in spring (along with lilacs) was the iris.
They are still my favorite flowers, joined by several others, including columbine and daffodils.
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