Nature Notes ~ The Wonders of Spring

The wonders of spring burst forth in ever greater measure,

I step outside my door and my senses are swayed by an

onslaught of scents. The orange tree in full bloom, a mass of

roses, philadelphus and scented orchids. The wisteria has just

finished as have the apple blossoms, yet in their place there are

drifts of white and pink hawthorns in the paddocks.

A tree peony bows her head to listen to the chatter of

forget-me-nots.

The shade house is bursting with sprays of orchids

and lilacs, although near the end of their season, still exude

their bitter-sweet perfume.

A few pelargoniums have recently found their way into my

garden and add an extra splash of colour.

Also these little purple daisies, Felicia augustifolia.

Another find and new addition so dear to my heart, a wildflower

in the country of my birth that grows on the wayside between

where my elder brother lived and where he now lies. Precious

memories awaken with the ringing of these beautiful blue bells.

Last but not least, springtime is the time for shearing the sheep

and tomorrow this little one will have trouble recognising its

own mother who will be slender as a willow wand when relieved

of her heavy fleece.

There is so much more I would lie to show you but one must

not bore on for ever.

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