It has been a really cool spring this year. One day, I suddenly realized that there were no flowers on our Magnolia Soulangeana trees which in other years would be covered with thousands of pink blooms. The frost had killed all but two of the buds, so no flower show this year! Fortunately, our Jane Magnolias, which bloom later did not suffer from the same fate. Thus we still have some pink Magnolias around the house.
Some other late bloomers also came through with a good showing.
Our Asian pear trees also did very well.
Finally when the Goldfinches molt and change their winter coats for bright breeding colors, you know that Spring has arrived.
y9en said:
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am a lover of flowers and pretty nature like things so I really enjoyed reading this and seeing all the beautiful pictures!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
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RV John said:
Great images, the spring makes the Gold Finches light up like light bulbs 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Do you have Goldfinches in the West?
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bluebrightly said:
Every year is different – a lovely post, celebrating what DID do well!
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neihtn2012 said:
Yes, every year is a little different, with some surprises in reserve.
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Eliza Waters said:
Wonderful heralds of spring!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Eliza!
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blondie63 said:
it’s been so chilly for us too! It feels more like fall than spring! I sure love your flowers and birds! Sending Spring wishes your way and may the sun start shining! Hugs Lisa and Bear
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you so much Lisa and Bear! Happy and warm spring to you too!
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Amy said:
A beautiful spring series. So happy to see the pink Magnolias. 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Amy! Do you see these kinds of Magnolias in Texas?
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Amy said:
I have never seen the pink Magnolias in Texas.
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dianaed14 said:
lovely flowers and like the inclusion of the pretty birds
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neihtn2012 said:
Glad you like this post, Diana. Thank you!
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Sonia Malysz said:
Your flower photographs are beautiful 🙂 Also, I did not know that goldfinches molt. It is good to read your blog – not only I can appreciate your photography, but I can also learn something. My regards 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sonia. I also learned from you, on how to spell Goldfinch, in one word.
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Sonia Malysz said:
🙂 But perhaps both spellings are correct 🙂
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Mary said:
Beautiful series of photographs Hien – the Asian Pear is gorgeous.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Mary! Those Asian Pear flowers looked like someone arranged them on the tree.
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