Spring, Where Art Thou?
Spring, Where Art Thou?

Spring, Where Art Thou?

Wood Hyacinth and Single Buttercup

Just twenty-two more days until the spring equinox on March 20th.

What is it about the changing of the seasons which brings such a sense of longing?

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I’m thankful to live in a region where each season is distinct,

so we turn a corner (so to speak)

in the Pacific Northwest four times a year.

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Spring, brings to mind warmer temperatures,

longer days, songs of the wild birds, early flowers, farm babies,

emerging leaves on the deciduous trees, fewer bulky clothes.

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Mid-January brings the first harbinger of spring, as I watch with anticipation

for the first burst of fuzzy white pussy willows.

After those first sightings,

I know sap is beginning to flow

and spring is coming soon

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Here, along the Physt River, on the Olympic Peninsula,

lovely violet colored Wood Hyacinths and a lone yellow Buttercup grow.

The lush green, moist riparian area underneath the canopy of the broad leaf maple trees,

provides the perfect habitat for woodland flowers.

They will be reappearing there soon.

Soon!

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What about you, what are your signs of spring?

Yes, spring’s a’comin’!

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18 Comments

  1. This shot is beautiful and delightful!
    I hope Spring is coming soon. I’m ready for green leaves outside my window.
    The robins have returned to my yard so I know it’s getting close.
    So looking forward to the spring blooms and getting out in the fresh air.

  2. Oh, Wow!!! That is a fabulous photograph!!! We are still in winter and here such beautiful purple flowers and a little yellow flower.

    I truly miss spring and summer. This morning was still snowing where I live.

    Greetings from Kaya

  3. Love that bright purple with the yellow! Oh, please hurry up Mr. Spring! But my daffodils are starting to come up and my store bought primroses and pansies are blooming, so I know it is just around the corner! xx

  4. Yes, where art thou??? That’s my question too. The temprature is mild and here and there I can see signs of life, and that makes me happy. I didn’t know wood Hyacinths excisted (but now I do), and I love the lonely Buttercup… it looks like it’s peeking.

  5. Elaine

    Gorgeous photo!! The only sign of spring we have on the “official” first day of spring is that we have more daylight hours than nighttime hours. We won’t see the melting begin until April.

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