Shedding the last drought stricken leaves, what was
left of the bush is bursting into glorious bloom.
This self -seeded Primula in a hanging basket has
been giving me hope throughout the winter and now,
having burst into full bloom with the warmer weather,
greets me with its gentle scent and vibrant beauty.
The bloom on the Almond trees is fading as the
gentle green leaves come forth.
A little icing on the cake from last year, just because
I'm rather fond of this Poppy, Papaver somnifera.
Forget about the calender, Spring is here and nectar
is on the menu, just a quick flying visit to this
ornamental Prunus which was thick with buzzing bees.
For this or any other season's floral click on the Logo and enjoy!
To Luiz Santilli Jr. and his trusty helpers, a big thank you!
A total feast here, as opposed to the ones below which still look so wintery (if gorgeous). Happy spring!
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful photographs you have posted on your site. Its wonderful to see such beauty from all over the world!
ReplyDeleteIt's a pleasure to be able to view beautiful Spring flowers in the midst of a very hot summer here. The pictures are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and what a great bee photo!
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Lovely flowers, I find another. Is it Verbena!
ReplyDeleteSpring and beauty everywhere.Thanks for sharing your springtime.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
wow what a gorgeous purple flowers, love it so much. my ever favorite color.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous flowers and wonderfu signs of spring.
ReplyDeletewow beautiful flowers indeed.
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More beatuful blooms. It must be spring.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours and I like the one with the bee too:)
ReplyDeletefantastic shot of a colorful garden of flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love that poppy seedhead Arija - all your photos remind me that it was spring here once - now we are going into autumn colours, but as the poet said - if winter comes can spring be far behind.
ReplyDeleteNice collection of early spring flowers.
ReplyDeleteSuch incredible photos - gorgeous flowers. Thanks for sending me signs of spring as I am waiting for cooler temps over here! Happy spring! :) Silke
ReplyDeleteAll are so lovely, but a bee on a bloom in a blue sky is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are all beautiful. I was interested to see an almond tree in bloom because I've never seen one in person.
ReplyDeleteSpring is such a hopeful time of year.
Here our gardens are crisp from the summer heat as we await fall. Thanks for reminding me, spring will come.
ReplyDeleteHi Arija, a wonderful series of beautiful blooms. I have never seen the inside of a poppy as closely as this - exquisitely captured. Thanks for sharing and have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI'm heartily convinced !1sandy
ReplyDeleteThose would brighten any winter! Exquisite flowers and shots, Arija, as always!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Sylvia
A beautiful photgraphic ode to the beginning of spring. I love the Papaver as well. The colour is unique.
ReplyDeleteSAving the best for last...that's how i see the last photo here! Beautiful and it means we are entering autumn as you are in spring! Enjoy!
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ReplyDeleteYou are entering your springtime! Summer here in NY state is waning...although it is summer-hot for the first time!
My daughter saw almond orchards in her travels through California... she said you can smell the almonds! How delicious... and how beautiful are the blossoms you photographed...
Thank you for sharing them today ~ Maria
Lovely, lovely photos! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful flowers and great pictures..
ReplyDeleteHas spring arrived or is it still winter.
I am getting confused;)
Liebe Grüsse Gisela.
All beautiful - I love the blossom with the hovering bee. A
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers Arija. Springtime is my favorite!
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SO BEAUTIFUL FLOWER!
ReplyDeleteAND GREAT WEEK!
I love everything on your menu Arija. They sound delicious and the blooms of spring delightful. Yes, it is already spring here too! Lots of sunshine and beautiful days!
ReplyDeleteWow. Another awesome ones!
ReplyDeleteOh I so much love all those lovely pink blossoms and that little bee that you managed to catch in the air. Your photos are always stunning!
ReplyDeletei really like photographing poppies :-) there very attractive
ReplyDeleteArija: Your blooms are looking lovely as you move into spring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful springtime scenes! Wonderful capture of the bee!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful post for TODAY'S FLOWERS!
Thanks for posting!
Luiz
Poppies and Buzzing bees...mmm...I wish they made a Spring ice cream with that name ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful colours, those hibiscus flowers! I buy every spring several of the primulas you are showing here, with white flowers, and put them on my window sill, between the inner and the outer sash. They bloom for weeks.
ReplyDeleteI love the image of the bird taking off, a wonderful capture!
Hi, Arija!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have a spectacular garden. The photos I posted yesterdey, are from flowers that survived after a cold weather and my trips. I can't take care of my flowers anymore, at list for a while.
Your photos are beautiful! I didn't know the one that looks like a cake. Gorgeous!
Great week for you!
Such gorgeous blooms Arja. Your captures are great.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous flowers! I think I've never seen them before in this side of the world.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your garden blooms, so rich in color. While you look forward to Spring, I look forward to Fall here! A few posts up, I love your farm animals. And talking about your grand daughter, I was just wondering if you had finished the afghan for her.
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking to the autum, lucy you to live in Australia and have the spingtime.
ReplyDeleteYour Lovely flowers we have to wait several mons.....ooooooh
Your colorful blossoms are an absolute delight! I'll return to comment on your other posts when I get around to posting for Tuesday and Wednesday and catch up on Monday comments. Thanks for your visit to Small Reflections yesterday. After being away from the computer all day, I'm doing what I can to catch up today. Hope you have a wonderful week ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,