My Garden - Continues to Bloom...

 

Meanwhile my Heather continues to bloom...

 

..still giving us a terrific show.  : )

 

We are having warm, sunny weather.  Wonderful!

 

Have a wonderful Easter Weekend.  : )

 

 

 

Linked to

http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2013/03/party-junk-180-easter-projects.html
http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2013/04/share-your-cup-thursday-52.html
http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2013/04/home-and-garden-thursday-18.html

My Garden - Rockcress Bursts into Bloom

 

With all the sunshine and warm weather we had this past week...

 

 

the Rockcress  (Arabis) in my garden exploded into bloom...

 

making a cheerful and aromatic...

 

ground cover between the heathers...

What is not to love about that!  : )

linked to

http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2013/03/home-and-garden-thursday-17.html
http://www.tootsietime.com/2013/03/fertilizer-friday-flaunt-your-flowers_28.html
http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=10010

Stream Bubbles

 

A clear and fresh stream dancing down the mountainside...

 

I was fascinated with the texture of the air bubbles.  : )

linked to

http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.ca/2013/03/327-outdoor-wednesday-220.html
http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=9972
http://www.lafcustomdesigns.com/2013/03/walk-and-click-wednesday-30-evening.html

Willowy Green

 

You must look closely,

but look, YESSSS...

...the  Weeping Willow Tree is

showing signs of greenery...

...rather yellow greenery,

but never mind,

there are tiny leaves on the tree.

That means spring, don't you think?

(...and pretend you din't see the snow on the mountain)  : )

 

 

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Barn - The Red Barn Farm

 

This is a very attractive setup that

we should call the Red Barn Farm...

 

 

...and the original barn is clad in red metal...

 

 

...looking just as spiffy as...

 

 ...the modern barns are, don't you think?

 

 

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April is Near

 

The last few days have been below average temperatures,

with spring showers, hail, rain and sleet mixed.....

but even though the clouds are dark,

the grass is green

and April is near. 

 :  )

 

 

linked to

Weekly Top Shot

http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=9925

Fresh Snow and Chilly

 

It is still winter on the high ridges of the coastal mountains....

 

 

 

...where fresh snow has accumulated in the last few days...

 

 

and although the valleys are green

and we briefly hear the robins sing in the morning hours..

the ocean breezes still

feel bone numbing chilly.

Like Ducks Take to Water...

 

All the recent rains have created

enormous puddles in the farmers fields...

 

...and an incredible number of mallard ducks have taken to the water...

just like ducks.....

on a blustery, March day.

linked to

http://ramblingwoods.com/2013/03/19/nature-notes-203/
and Garden Tuesday
http://www.sidewalkshoes.com/
and Outdoor Wednesday
http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.ca/

Barn - Study of Contrasts

 

Another large, old dairy barn...

 

...looking sleek and proud beside it's smaller twin...

 

 

...which looks very tattered, worn and decrepit...

...mottled??!

 

... another view of the barn twins.  : )

 

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Elusive Sun

 

Dreaming about sunny days ahead...

someday we will be able to see the mountains again

...when the elusive sun shines.  : )

When the Sun Peaks Through..

 

On rainy days the sun often appears in the late afternoon,

...creating interesting colours and effects.

 

I love how the wet road reflects the sunlight!

linked to

Weekly Top Shot

http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/

My Garden - Catkins

 

One of the first signs of spring

 are the beautiful catkins

decorating the bare limbed trees.

At this time of year

almost everyone is looking for spring.  :   )

linked to

http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2013/03/home-and-garden-thursday-15.html#comment-15204

 

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/

Equine Friends

 

I couldn't help but photograph these two friends...

 

...contently watching the view from "their place"...

 

...a peaceful little farm yard.

 

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Barn - Old Dairy

 

Surrounded by blueberry fields...

 

 

...this old dairy barn...

 

...still looks snug...

 

..and well used.

 

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Steller's Jay

 

As I was enjoying the Pussy Willows...

I suddenly noticed two Steller's Jays quietly posing for me...

Usually they fuss at you if you come too close...

 

...but this pair was quietly, patiently watching

as I took a photograph of one...

 

...and then the other.

 

Maybe they were really tired.

 

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Sunny Days

 

The weatherman

promised us a few sunny days... :  )

 

linked to

http://skyley.blogspot.com.au/

My Garden - Miniature Iris

 

These miniature irises surprise me every spring....

 

...as they seem to burst into full bloom overnight...

 

...what a delightful discovery...

 

along with the crocuses and snowdrops.  : )

 

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