Spring – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Springtime

I was writing “SPRING” in the pollen that had gathered on the lanai table. In the process I sneezed, sending the “G” off the table and onto the floor, never to be seen again; kind of like my hair. #spring #pollen #lanai #hair

Pollen-makers and Pollinators

The azaleas are in full bloom, producing pollen and nectar, much to the delight of the butterflies seen buzzing about the photo. While my eyes enjoy sight of the pollen-maker and pollinator, my nose, and sinuses will be much happier when there is less pollen later. #azaleas #flowers #pollen #spring #pollinators #pollenmakers

Cherries and a Kiss

Cherry blossoms sweeten the scene over the vineyards at Elk Cove Winery in Oregon, like an “angel’s kiss in spring.” (Quote from the song “Summer Wine” written by Lee Hazelwood) #cherryblossoms #angelskiss #vineyard #elkcovewinery #spring

Catkins

The marsh along the road showed signs of the season as soft, furry blossoms of the pussy willow, known as catkins, burst forth. Yay! Spring is on its way and the appearance of such blooms is really the “cat’s meow!” #pussywillow #blossoms #spring #catsmeow

Overachiever

While most of the trees in the neighborhood realize that spring is just beginning and have barely started to awaken, this one has already sprung out with a full, fresh set of leaves. It’s a pleasant sight even if I don’t know why it was in such a hurry. #tree #leafy #spring

Air Bee

The bees are getting busy in the back yard with lots of flowers to pollinate. This one posed in mid flight while it was on its way to the next blossom. It would have been neat if there had been two bee’s buzzing about in this photo. Then I could have labeled it “Air BeeContinue reading “Air Bee”

Autumn and Spring with Winter Between

There is a glow autumn gold from the maple leaves in the front yard while azaleas beam the colors of spring. In the meantime, winter will soon burst onto the scene with frost and temperatures near freezing. These two plants will weather it well, but it is time to cover the pineapples. #autumn #spring #winterContinue reading “Autumn and Spring with Winter Between”

Wayside Wonder

There has been plenty of rain this year which has produced a bumper crop of flowers. Purple pastels line many of the roads and will be followed by other flowery colors, providing a delightful distraction from daily duties. No fooling, even though it is April 1! #flowers #spring #roadside

Spring Green

The equinox has past as has the first full moon of spring. The trees are in their finest foliage, and Easter is just down the road. #spring #trees #forest #equinox #fullmoon #easter

Fragile Fingers of Frangipani

They have survived the winter without freezing and continue to reach upwards towards the life-giving, spring sun. In winters past, such delicate buds have frozen and fallen off, not to be regenerated until late in the summer season. The likelihood of freeze now appears to be well past, and the fingers of flower buds onContinue reading “Fragile Fingers of Frangipani”