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In reply to the discussion: Here's Spring Blooms Part 2 [View all]

ShazzieB

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20. Gorgeous!
Thu Apr 17, 2025, 04:35 PM
Apr 2025

I'm really envious, because I haven't seen a darned thing blooming around here! Maybe in a botanic garden somewhere, but I wouldn't know, because I don't live near enough to any to visit frequently.

In another month, the lilacs will be blooming, and tulips will start coming up, but right now? Nada. I haven't even seen any forsythia, which is one of the earliest blooming shrubs in these parts (northern Illinois). I love forsythia, because it makes such a bright splash of sunshine yellow at a time when most things are still blah around here, but I haven't seen any in ages. If I had a yard, I'd for sure plant some. But we're apartment dwellers, so that's not an option.

Anyway, thanks for sharing these beautiful bursts of color with us! And sorry for all the complaining!

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Here's Spring Blooms Part 2 [View all] Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 OP
Beautiful shots, excellent work! And I've never seen one of those trout lilies before Walleye Apr 2025 #1
Thanks, Walleye! I usually find them in shady, moist areas in the woods of PA. Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #6
Oh, wow, those are wonderful photos of spring. Biophilic Apr 2025 #2
Thanks and you're welcome, Biophilic! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #7
I googled Longwood Gardens and discovered BarbD Apr 2025 #3
Thanks, BarbD ! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #8
Beautiful place, beautiful photographs. Thank you for sharing. LoisB Apr 2025 #4
Thanks again, LoisB! You are most welcome. Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #9
Have always wanted to go to Longwood Gardens, and thanks to your beautiful photos I have! HeartsCanHope Apr 2025 #5
Thanks and you're welcome, HeartsCanHope! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #10
Omigod, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2025 #11
Thanks and you are most welcome, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #12
Parts 1 and 2..an extra treat for the eyes to feast upon. 🙏 Deuxcents Apr 2025 #13
Thanks, Deuxcents! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #14
Sights for sore eyes... 2naSalit Apr 2025 #15
Spring's coming your way, 2naSalit Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #17
Oh yeah... 2naSalit Apr 2025 #19
Just so Rebl2 Apr 2025 #16
Thanks, Rebl2! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #18
Gorgeous! ShazzieB Apr 2025 #20
Thanks, ShazzieB! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #21
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