The most wonderful thing I've seen in months

[Siwsan]

Between the ice storm, power outage, record breaking snowfall and cold, this has been such a trying, harsh Winter. Seeing my first Spring blossoms has really been like a shot of much needed medicine. I wish I had a better camera because there were bees buzzing all around the blossoms.

[maddezmom]

1. Beautiful

was up there a few weeks ago and my folks area was till covered in snow and it was freezing.

[polichick]

2. Sweet! Saw some blooming in northern VA last week, peeking...

through the snow - yes, a wonderful sight!

[seabeyond]

3. it is going to be in the 80's tomorrow. i hate the heat

[Siwsan]

4. We're in the 60's today, and there's still snow on the ground!!

Unfortunately, it will be back in the 40's, by the end of the week. But, just getting out and clearing a few flower beds felt wonderful.

[seabeyond]

7. ya, i hear ya. high 70's today. a couple weeks ago, it was warm enough to be outside. and i felt

that too. commented on it. was so teasing. people in parts of the country had a hard winter. it does feel good to be out and not cold

i hate the heat though. lol. and it is coming. i like 50's-70's. that is it. do not go out of that bracket.

enjoy

[intheozone]

5. Very nice, what is that plant? nt

[Baitball Blogger]

8. Crocus?

[Siwsan]

9. Snow Drops

Figures that would be the first Spring flower to bloom!

[Bluenorthwest]

13. Hey I have some of those, did not know the name....

We've got the dafs and lots of others blooming as well. It was by our standards a very harsh winter and I am glad to see it finish.

[Siwsan]

17. I also get a pretty blue flower, early in the Spring - I think it's called a Star Flower

The plant is up, but no flowers yet.

[CherokeeDem]

6. Saw my first daffodils yesterday....

Warmed my heart and gave me hope the snow was gone.... been a horrid winter for all of us and not over yet for some.

70 here in Kentucky tomorrow... and then the thunderstorms come... at least it's not snow.

Lovely pic...thanks for posting!!

[Siwsan]

10. My daffs have finally formed some buds

I normally have blooms by Easter, but I'll be surprised if I don't still have daffs in June. My forsythia doesn't even have buds, yet, and that is normally way in advance of everything else. But, I have hope because the lilacs have buds.

[CherokeeDem]

11. My forsythia hasn't budded either...

going to be a strange spring.

Oh.. I miss my lilacs. Where I used to live I had a lilac tree, a very old but still prolific plant. It was loaded with blossoms and the fragrance was amazing.

[Siwsan]

12. I have a mock orange that always blooms right around my birthday

It is planted outside of my bedroom window, next to the lilacs. Add my huge lavender plant into the mix, and I have a very fragrant back yard.

[notadmblnd]

19. did you know that you can make your Forsythia bloom in Jan?

Not the entire bush,but if you cut a few stems, take them in the house and put them in water they will bloom yellow in January. So if you look real close, they should have buds, because they normally have them in January. I know we had a really hard winter, but they're really hearty and should have them unless it didn't make it through.

[Siwsan]

20. I looked for buds - didn't see them but they might still be very small

We are just now above freezing, for more than a few hours at a time. I kind of expect to see progress, this week. And, I will do some cuttings. My 97 year old Aunt has already made the request. It will bring a little Spring to her room at the assisted living center.

[geckosfeet]

14. Sweet jesus spring is really coming

FINALLY!

[Portland Cyclist]

15. My flower gardens have come back beautifully this week!

Another reason why I love spring!

[Hekate]

16. Wonderful! We had a little rain and suddenly the crispy brown hills were a soft green

It won't last, but it's so beautiful while it does. The sourgrass (oxalis) popped up in my front yard (three months late due to not having any rain) and flaunted their yellow blossoms a bit too.

I love Spring, even though I've never experienced living through a snowy winter the way so many of you have.

[Warpy]

18. Snow drops are supposed to be the first to bloom

but in my gardens in eastern Mass, they always arrived just after the crocuses and grape hyacinths.

But I know what you mean, anything poking above the snow was cause for jubilation.