This will be a double whammy for the Nature Photo Challenge No. 5 and Lens-Artists #241. The Topics are Signs of Spring & Spring. So instead of posting two posts, we have one springing into two challenges.

The plum tree is blooming and looks beautiful right now. Each day the flowers get larger and healthier. The rain has had a wonderful effect on the vegetation’s earth around here which is normally very dry. I think I will be canning this year and having a lot of toast and jam.

The bulbs are popping up and some with flowers already.

Yesterday it rained and today was a great day to take photos and enjoy the warmth of the sun just as this Gladiola is. It is trying to pop up through the shade.

One of the arches is already starting is growth of yellow Jasimine. Normally this is slow because of the heat. I am happy to see it’s colors right now as a gateway into the Plum tree.

Some of the Vinca has started to spread a bit more into the hills. This has been a great plant for the stability of the ground.

Then of course, it would not be Spring without the weeds. Yes, those tiring backbreaking weeds. As pretty as they are they get pulled. This one got its portrait taken before the big pluck.

So, there you have it. Two in one springing into Spring challenges.

Til next time.

Lens-Artists #241 Spring

Nature Photo Challenge #5