It Sprung!

Spring that is.

Yes - even San Diego appears to have a springtime.

In Minnesota - there's no question when seasons change.

Here - it wasn't as obvious to me...and I almost missed it.

During a recent walk - I really paid attention and saw all the new growth and beautiful flowers.

These are some of the ones I passed on my normal route.







I saw blooms on things...
 

  ...that I didn't know had things that could bloom.











It's hard to tell what this is.

I was tempted to touch it - but decided against it. 




Working at the MN Landscape Arboretum for almost 9 years didn't make me flower savvy.  (I worked in Fund Raising - so I'm not gonna beat myself up over that.) 

I am however - an expert 'appreciator'.

Many of the flowers - and their colors - were... ...breathtaking!

Pictures don't do them justice.

Even the dandelions looked pretty.







 

This flowering tree grows in the corner of my enclosed patio.

 
The blossoms are pretty - & abundant - and also tend to make a mess.

Just ask the pig....

It's also interesting to keep a watchful eye for native insects....

...like big green Bugs.