Where flowers bloom so does hope.
Lady Bird Johnson
Isn’t this a lovely quote by Lady Bird Johnson? I’ll admit I didn’t know who she was until I did a search and it was very interesting rabbit hole to go down!
Over the years I have been keen to share my spring photos and appreciate another opportunity to do so with Terri’s Sunday Stills being all about the Signs of Spring, although it should be noted the full theme for this week is Signs of Autumn (or Spring if you’re in the Southern hemisphere).
Down here in the land of Oz, we started Spring on September 1 and what a wonderful feeling it was after a long wet, cold, miserable winter – and Covid restrictions didn’t help!
Nothing ever seems impossible in spring, you know.
L M Montgomery
I wandered around the garden the other day looking for inspiration, and as Lucy Maud Montgomery so wisely said in the above quote, nothing was impossible.
I was overwhelmed with choice, from the little forests of dwarf purple grape hyacinths popping up; the final fling of yellow from daffodils; the pink crepe paper blossoms on the fruit trees; the new growth on the trees waiting to explode; the buzzing of bees and blowflies; the chirping and flurry of colourful birds; the spotting of snakes in the grass, (literally); the swooping of protective magpies; the amazing burst of colour; the feel of warm(ish) sunshine on my skin – in fact all of my senses were engaged and I couldn’t have been happier.
I even took a few photos to share with you – surprise, surprise!
Spring time in the garden
There’s lots of colour and budding new growth just ready to burst forth. It’s such a lovely time of the year. I’ve said in previous posts that because we are at a higher altitude we are a bit behind the rest of the countryside, but I don’t mind that at all. It’s well worth waiting for.






These two photos were taken a few years apart
I love the variety of ways that trees sprout new growth and these trees always appeal.
new growth on trees in Spring Macro in Spring
Some pretty spring colour






I love this carpet of magnolia flowers

As you can see from my small selection, there’s a lot of beauty around at the moment and with the flowers blooming, there’s also a feeling of hope!
I’d love to know what your favourite image is from my selection.
Terri is is our awesome hostess for #SundayStills and her post can be found here.
Next week Sunday Stills is all about Sports or Hobbies.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit to my world, you are always welcome!
Debbie 🙂
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So lovely to see spring all around us at the moment!
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It sure is lovely, even with the temperamental weather that early spring brings!
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Gorgeous colours Deb – we were in Bunnings yesterday and they had a cartload of tulips all in full bloom in different colours – their “boldness” just made my eyes happy!
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I LOVE tulips Leanne!! Yes they are indeed bold and sassy flowers 🙂 Thanks for your stopping by x
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Beautiful flowers.
My favorites: grape hyacinth and the magnolia carpet 🌸🌸🌸
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I tried to get the hyacinths looking like a forest but it didn’t quite work out, so I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them Deborah. My car parked on that magnolia carpet I’m sad to say!
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It still looks so beautiful. I guess, a car with magnolia carpet underneath would be a great picture too. ❤
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The magnolia carpet is my favourite ..does it smell?
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Isn’t it just beautiful Ali? It did smell a little bit, I’m so happy I captured it before my car was parked all over them!
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Good timing?
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I adore spring and embrace all of its hope.
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Me too Carol, it’s all about the hope…
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I’m with Alison; my favourite is the magnolia carpet, although it’s not a carpet I’d want to spoil by walking over it.
Happy Spring, Debbie.
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Thanks so much for joining in Hugh. The magnolia carpet really appealed to me too which is why I included it on its own rather than as a gallery. I’m sad to say I parked my car on it!
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Sacrilege, Debbie. I’d not even had let a spider crawl across it. It’s a bit like freshly laid snow. Looks beautifully unspoilt.
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Happy spring! I love the carpet of pink blossoms.
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Thanks Janis, the magnolia carpet is getting to be quite a popular choice!
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What lovely colours in your spring photos! You are further into spring than we are into autumn, so when I publish my own response I will be using images from my archives. I love your carpet of magnolia flowers in particular 😀
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Thanks Sarah, the magnolia carpet was beautiful for a few days then the rain came and ruined it!
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Spring and fall are my favorite seasons! I love all the color. I think it is impossible not to smile around flowers!
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It really is hard Bethany. spring is such a delight for the senses!
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Happy spring to you Debbie! What gorgeous photos of your garden and area! Your quotes are perfect, there is always hope and spring is the perfect metaphor for the idea. yes, that magnolia carpet is amazing! I will miss seeing the ginkgo tree leaf carpet at my former university this year, but there is plenty of new things to see in Washington! Have a wonderful week and enjoy your spring days, my friend!
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Thanks Terri. Looking forward to following your new garden’s progress as you get going.
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This is soooo true about Spring, Deb! Awesome photos too!
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Thanks Donna, love having you join me for spring downunder style!
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Beautiful photos!!
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Thank you Kirstin, that’s lovely of you to say.
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