TBT - Lilacs (2013)

These pictures were taken on May 16th of last year - and I don't think we'll be seeing blooms fully open by that time this year, although it is warming up.

I don't have a large enough property for a full size lilac bush; fortunately, these were found across the street from us.

Signs of Spring

Living in a townhome, I don't have the biggest property. I have a small flower bed in my front yard (northern exposure) and a mixed garden in the back (southern exposure). Obviously, I see signs of growth in the backyard for some time before anything really shows up in the front.

These pictures were taken April 19th and showcase some of the plants that have shown some new buds in the backyard.

Hosta buds

More hosta buds (different variety)

Echinacea (need to weed!)

Irises - they have really multiplied this year!

Name is escaping me right now...

(Monster) Delphinium

Regular chives

Garlic chives

Lemon thyme

TBT - Crocus (2010)

I know I posted pictures of crocuses not too long ago, but I can't help it. I think this week-end I'll go looking around for some to take pictures of - hoping I didn't miss the window to do so. It can get unpredictable to say when they will come out, but I'm fairly certain this year is going to be a late year.

Crocus (2013)

Something tells me I should be holding back a little, and not dump posts too fast on this new blog. In fact, I really should be keeping something to be a bit more constant in my posts instead of dumping and being silent for some time.

After all, while the nice season for taking pictures of plants and flowers outside is coming up, I will have to deal with months where nothing interesting will be happening (November to March).

But I can't help it.

Spring is finally starting to come around; snow is gone, however it is still a little cool and the yard is a mess of slimy residue, nothing to be too excited for at this time.

I was looking back at pictures I've taken over the years, and thought that I might have enough there to partake in Throwback Thursdays on the blog, at least for some time. As such, these pictures should be kept for Thursday, but I really can't wait for Spring flowers to start popping up this year, I figured I'd post these pictures now (as I was looking at them this morning).

Crocuses. One of my favourite Spring flowers. I would love to plant some on my property, yet I seem unable to find bulbs around here to be purchased.

The following pictures were taken on my birthday last year. I took the day off and went around taking pictures with the new camera I received as a gift from my boyfriend. I remember it being a lovely warm and sunny day. But warm means slim pickings for crocuses that were still nice and upright.