I’m sure I’ll be posting more snow photos, but for now I can’t resist showing that early harbinger of spring, the witch hazel shrub. I came across this one opening up while on a walk at a local park. Ooh, I said to my husband, I think it’s a witch hazel. He replied, I know it is. How, I asked, as my husband can’t recognize a hydrangea bush. That’s what the tag says, was his response.
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My stepfather calls every shrub he sees, every single shrub, forsythia! The witch hazel is beautiful, if a little over-optimistic . . .
Then you know exactly how deep my husband’s botanical knowledge is. If I recall, flowering quince is also a very early spring bloomer.
That really made me laugh! We have had rain two days straight. Just before it fell I saw tulips (here in the desert, mind you!) in someones garden and my Redbud has tiny blossoms. One day Spring, the next, not so sure!
Well, with all the rain you’ve had it’s not surprising the plants would think it was safe to emerge.
Clever man! 🙂 Spring and winter keep getting mixed here. We’ve had 70s and we’ve had snow. Today will be in the 60s and calm, while tomorrow will be in the 30s and quite windy. Makes it hard to get dressed in the morning!
I’m just glad I’m not a spring bulb, sticking its foliage up, only to have it nipped off in a week.
Joanna, just discovers your site! Wow have I enjoyed your journaling. Loved your challenge…better get myself busy on mine. See you next guild meeting! All my tulips are up! Hope I don’t lose everything with a snow storm! Dolly
So glad you found my blog, Dolly. Wow, your tulips are up! Their bright colors will be a great tonic. Looking forward to seeing your challenge piece.