Blooms and Sprouts

On days like today, you think spring is here already. But it's fleeting. Storms are predicted for the weekend. This camellia is very reliable. Come March, it's blooming. I think it's suffered a little from this dry winter though.


The crocus close at night. This morning these were wide open.


To my great surprise, my Parrotia Persica is blooming! I had no idea. This is the first I've noticed. Turns out it's a relative of the Witch Hazels.


This tree tends to keep some of its leaves, so the blossoms aren't quite as showy as they otherwise might be.


The day lilies and iris are up and seem to radiate great joie de vivre. And who wouldn't in this glorious sunshine?