Thursday, February 22, 2007

Rhododendron Bud


Rhododendron Bud
Originally uploaded by doug_r.
February is a cruel month - still coolish, and still not out of the woods for a cold snap. But on the other hand many of the buds are swelling up: Rhodies, Nipponese Maples and Azaleas. Some things are in bloom: Witch Hazel, Helebores, Primroses, Cyclamen and Sarcacoca. Still others are just peeking up: Columbine, Daffodils, Tulips, and Crocosmia. So many signs of things to come - and Mother Nature's optimism to see us through til they flower.

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