Gone but not forgotten
It isn't quite spring here in IA yet, but it isn't really winter. Up until last week, we've had snow on the ground since the first of the year. Even though I am looking forward to spring and all it brings, I kind of miss winter (the cross-country skiing in particular, but not the icy sidewalks or power outages). Since I don't have spring photos, here are some photos taken during the winter, overlooking the Skunk River. (Thanks to Jennifer for explaining how to post photos)
Have signs of spring emerged where you are?
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Yes! I'm amazed at how much things change in Tucson in the spring! I didn't realize the seasons would be so distinct here. There are sweet-smelling flowers everywhere and gorgeous aloe blooms all over town that weren't out even a week ago when we left for spring break. Hummingbirds are mobbing the aloe. I'll take some pics and post them...
One of the sweet-smelling things is orange blossoms, another is a bushy thing with yellow flowers that is pretty common in yards and public plantings. Can't find it in my Gardener's Guide, though. Another is the stocks that are in full bloom in a neighbor's yard. I'm sure they'll be dead as doornails by mid May, though, when all of you northerners have bushels of flowers!
By the way, the snow looks beautiful. It's been a while since I got to play in any real snow!
Jenny - your are welcome and the pictures are really pretty. But cold looking. You have had a long cold winter up their in Iowa.
Hope all is well.
Last night we had a thunderstorm, so despite my misgivings, spring is definately on its way.
Anna, Tucson sounds beautiful. Hummingbirds in March--wow.
Jenny, these pictures are quite lovely. I think winter is so picturesque in a stark way. Here it has been fluctuating between mid 60s and low 40s. The spanish post doc in my lab had a plant question for me, she wanted to know what the flowers coming up in her yard were, and I was actually able to answer her (they were crocuses)! It will probably never happen again, but it was cool that I knew something botanical.
Hey Jenny, these pics are really neat. I just noticed -- they're all taken from the same spot, right? Cool how a snow-scape changes over time!
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