I have always looked at sunflowers as a happy flower. Â It brightens the day and lifts your spirits. Â There are more than 30 varieties of sunflowers. Â I don't know which these are, but they are a nice prelude to summer to me. Â We have to go through spring first, but summer isn't far behind. Maralee
Day 93 – A Family of Crocuses
A few days ago, I posted photos of a single, lonely crocus that had popped up at our office. Â At the time, there were several other crocuses starting to pop out of the ground. Â After a weekend of rain, snow, and wind, the sun appeared today and the crocuses bloomed. Â It was the first spring-like …
Day 92 – Tulips
Tulips remind me of spring, and that's about the only thing that is spring-like here today. It's cold and we've had a few snow flurries already today. Â And this is the forecast for the next week. I picked up these tulips several days ago because I really liked the coloring. Â When I bought them, the …
Day 89 – A Lonely Little Crocus
A few days ago I noticed a single crocus poking out of the ground and my office. Â It was just a single white spike standing alone in the dirt. Â I've been waiting for it to bloom and today was the day. Â It didn't pick a very good day though . . . it was very …
Day 88 – Calla Lilies
I enjoy a lot of flowers, but the calla lily is one of my favorites. Â It grows wild along the coast of Oregon. Â I think one of the things that draws me to the calla lily is the elegant lines. Since we still seem to be in winter here, and I don't have the inclination …
