Peek of Orange

Crocuses at my Front Door

Crocuses at my Front Door

The only flowers in my garden are the crocuses–yellows, whites and purples–but they are lasting a long time. Last year the rabbits gnawed them so there were only bits of stems at ground level. This year I’ve only seen a couple of rabbits, and the winter wasn’t even that harsh, though it was a long haul for sure.

Hoping I won’t have to engage in the rabbit wars and squirrel wars like I did last summer.

These crocuses seem to be melting into space, the result of using the Lens Baby on my Olympus. I’m just beginning to explore this lens with flowers–it was a Christmas gift–and I’m looking forward to lots of experimenting. So far, I’m liking the soft look, and the unexpected results. I never quite know how the photos are going to turn out!

Yellow and White Crocuses

Spring, Spring, Spring is Here!

Spring, Spring, Spring is Here!

One step outside my door – flowers!

Crocuses and Spring

Still Winter Early in the Morning

Still Wintry, Early in the Morning

Spring Arrived in the Afternoon and So Did the Crocuses

Spring Arrived (Officially)in the Afternoon and the Crocuses Popped!

First Flower of Spring

Sure Sign of Spring

Sure Sign of Spring

Budded in front yard, March 16, about 6:20 pm CDT. Rather shy, it will open a bit more tomorrow. More photos to follow from thrilled gardener who has been awaiting spring as patiently as possible.

(Not very!)

I even hear robins singing their “pretty pretty pretty bird” trill.

Tiny Orange Tulips

Tulip in Stripes

These sweet tulips pop out of the ground near my front door every May, but I have no recollection of planting tulip bulbs there nor do I have any idea what kind of tulips they might be.

Tiny Tulips

They are only about 6 inches high and the tulip bloom itself is only about 1 inch in diameter. I love how the orange is fringed with the green. They are a dynamite garden addition in a rather small package.