Today Spring appeared in the garden. The first Summer Snowflakes (leucojum aestivum), similar to snowdrops, opened this morning in the front porch flower bed. I love this harbinger of Spring and my how they multiply! Last year I pulled many to share with friends and replanted some in the back garden. Looks like we have plenty there also poking up through the hard, dry earth despite the severe lack of rain in our area. I'm hoping those of you who are still buried under snow will enjoy this breath of early Spring........your turn will come soon.
Also today, as for the past few warm days, the robins have returned to eat supper on the lawn and then drink and bathe in the birdbaths. Those of you in the UK, and perhaps other countries, will note that the American Robin is much larger than your sweet little European Robin. Perhaps they are overeating here. Just kidding, this bird is naturally large and is actually a member of the thrush family.
I would like to dedicate this post to Deena at Can I Be Pretty in Pink. This beautiful lady is so brave and gracious as she battles breast cancer. Today, as I write, she is starting her chemo. Many of you already know Deena's story and are praying for her remission. Those of you yet to meet Deena will get to know this lovely, talented artist if you take time to visit her blog. Deena, because you love living 'nestled in the singing woods', enjoying Nature, I wanted to share these pictures of Spring in the South.
We're all praying so hard for you Deena.
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