I'm sharing mostly photos of our cherry tree today...
...because before long, the blossoms will be but a memory.
The yard is carpeted, as it is every year, with pink cherry blossoms.
Just a couple of days ago there wasn't a single blossom on the ground.
What a difference a day or two makes.
My beautiful vintage Mary garden statuary stands under the cherry tree, watching over our small backyard and all the creatures who visit; in this instance, the Sammy who is up on the deck and the male hummingbird on the feeder.
Some ground cover that we planted last year has come to life.
Spring is such a beautiful time of year.
Here's Sammy visiting the bird bath.
From the street leading up to our house, you can see the flowering cherry tree spreading out over the stockade fence.
The oak trees always take a bit longer to leaf out.
You can easily spot the cherry tree from the DR window when it's in bloom.
The pink is more striking than it shows in these photos.
This past winter, I wasn't sure if we'd ever see green again.
(photo altered using watercolor filter)
Welcome, beautiful Spring!
Donna
Donna- I am back and playing catch up. What a beautiful little slice of Heaven you have there. Spring is looking great for you. We are supposed to get down to 32 tonight! Unbelievable. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Donna. We all welcome spring so much! What a beautiful season.
ReplyDeleteYour cherry tree is lovely. I recently saw two weeping cherry trees and they are lovely, as well.
Oh! There was a cardinal in our feeders today and two goldfinches yesterday! So thrilled the birdies are finally coming. Susan
Spring is a beautiful time of year. Everywhere popping with color that's been held at bay with winter's hold. I just love your DR window, our dinning room window looks over our side yard, where no trees are. You've got a great view.
ReplyDeleteyour cherry tree is an absolute delight...thanks for sharing
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blessings
Your pictures are fairy-tale like!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tree, Donna! I love seeing those petals on the ground. Nature is the best designer, don't you think?
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Claudia
Those oak trees are just huge! I can't imagine what they would look like covered in leaves! That is another thing you never see in southern California that I miss.
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ReplyDeletecomme j'aimerai avoir des écureuils
auprés de la maison
votre cerisier est magnifique
dommage que cela soit si
éphémère
bon dimanche
tendresse
edith (iris) France
Everything looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have cherry blossoms in my garden.
It is all very pleasant, and a nice place to sit outside. I do not know which I like best the Spring or the Autumn with the colored tree leaves.
ReplyDeleteIt's like a Fairy Yard there right now :)
ReplyDeleteI love cherry blossoms, I think they're so full of hope for what is to come. Is it me or does the weather change to wind and rain the minute the blossoms appear!?
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