Spring Fling

Well, the garden actually looks like spring has arrived now. Thanks to a steady supply of warm sunshine, the flowers are emerging and throwing out blooms as if their life depended on it. (Oh wait, it does.)

Here is one rather unexpected bloom: what should be a late tulip, flowering already.

Tulip, Possibly 'Ballade'



And here is its cousin, another one that just couldn't wait.

An Early Tulip



Now hyacinths you expect to be early bloomers. Mine are just coming into their full scented glory right now. (I should be honest here. I do not like strong scented flowers. But hyacinths don't last long and I am not outside all the time.)

White Hyacinth



Purple Hyacinth



The magnolia buds are starting to bloom. Two years ago we had a frost that damaged the flowers. Last year, the tree didn't bloom at all. This year, because the flowers are emerging so fast, they are small. That doesn't in any way affect their beauty though.

Magnolia Buds and Blossom



Closeup of a Blossom



And of course spring just wouldn't be spring without daffodils.

Daffodils In Bunches



Palmares Daffodil, Close Up


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I'm not sure how long the warm weather will last, but the flowers have certainly had a strong start this year because of it. Eh, no complaints here.