Saturday, February 23, 2008

the flowers that bloom in the -- spring?



I had a meeting at the church this morning to discuss the plans for the new Kroc center. As I went around the corner of the house, I noticed a splash of bright yellow. The daffodils are starting to bloom. Here is the first one.


Andee and I used to share email of gardening "firsts." I guess one of my memorials to her is that I will share this first with all of you.


I started to write that this bloom seems early -- until I realized February is nearly gone -- and the rest of the daffodils are still in their heading stage. This is merely an early bloomer.


In addition to the daffodil, I have crocus, spring stars, and banks of snow drops in bloom. In fact, I am done writing this note. The sun is shining. I am going to sit out in the yard and read while enjoying the sun and the flowers.


I hope you enjoy the flower pictures. I know Andee would.