These are the photos that Gregg took at Green Spring Gardens after our car picnic the other day. Not as many photos as usual because my trips are very short but as short as it was, it was lovely to get out and see what was going on. This place is a favorite garden.
I was very happy to see a new Paperbush plant (Edgeworthia chrysantha) in another area of the garden. There is a much larger one not too far from the gazebo. I talked to the garden manager who passed by as I was intently looking at it some time ago. We had a lovely conversation, and you could tell she thoroughly enjoyed telling me about it. She could see a happy sponge who was only too willing to soak up all the info I could. I told her truthfully, I had never seen one before. It is in my two previous posts here and here where I go into more detail. I hope that lady is appreciated. She certainly was, and hopefully still is, an excellent ambassador for the garden.
I was delighted to see the Woodland crocus (botanical name Crocus tommasinianus). 
Just like the first photo, this is a relatively new planting. I wasn't paying much attention to my surroundings in this moment, but I think these were near the recently installed Moon Gate. It's a Koreanspice viburnum (botanical name Viburnum carlesii).
A Bigleaf hydrangea (botanical name Hydrangea macrophylla). Also beautiful and I have seen these in dried flower arrangements.
Snowdrops (botanical name Galanthus nivalis) and how lovely they are to see. A harbinger of spring like all the other flowers we saw blooming on our walk.
An old tree stump and even this I find appealing.
I always enjoy seeing Gregg's photos when I download them at home. We seem to take shots of the same things but there are ones I don't think of. He sees patterns in nature that I don't.
I think I will stop here as it's late and I am ready to put the laptop up for the night. I will share what I saw soon.
Enjoy your day and as always,
thank you for stopping by.
Gregg takes wonderful photos!! the bigleaf Hydrangea, I have a couple fake ones out now that look just like it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny, I will let Gregg know :) I bet yours look pretty too.
DeleteLovely to see the photos and spring bulbs in bloom..thank you Denise.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Margaret and thank you :)
DeleteHappy Spring! I have seen lots of snowdrops and croci yesterday...spring is at the corner.
ReplyDeleteThat’s wonderful Angie :) it is indeed and Happy Spring to you too.
DeleteLovely photos ..nature getting on quietly and doing its thing! 😁
ReplyDeleteHello Sal, thank you very much and how true :)
DeleteOh, I love all the photos! Especially the snowdrops!
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Donna
Wonderful, so glad! Thank you Donna and sending hugs :)
DeleteAn old tree stump can tell a lot of stories.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you :) they can indeed. Thank you Haddock.
DeleteI just came from seeing snow drops in Sweden and now here they are again.. all the flowers and buds are gorgeous. spring is springing closer and closer to you...
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that we can travel as we do while blogging :) Thanks Sandra, spring is right around the corner.
DeleteGregg got some fantastic shots. I enjoyed seeing them. The one of the hydrangea is what mine look like right now. I think even dried up like that they are still pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann, I always enjoy his photos :) I agree with you about the hydrangeas. Pretty either way.
DeleteYou should get that lady’s name and take her picture and give her a shout-out on your blog. I am sure she would be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteThank you David, that’s a great idea :)
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ReplyDeleteLovely post from your visit to the gardens. I love the crocus and the snow drops. Beautiful photos. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you Eileen :) glad you enjoyed and I wish you the same.
DeleteHave a nice day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne and the same to you :)
DeleteIt is so lovely to see flowers and leaves emerging as the days grow longer and the sun grows stronger.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Janice, can’t wait to see all the flowers bloom again. The buds are already on the trees :)
DeleteIt's always fun to see what others see and what we miss when walking together. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery true Ellen, always a good thing to have another set of eyes :)
DeleteLovely photos
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteThose little crocuses are just so happy! I look forward to seeing them here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, I hope you see them soon :)
DeletePrairie crocus is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that Red, it’s a beauty isn’t it?
DeleteI'm surprised to see so many things leafing out! How wonderful! Sounds like a great visit. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Leslie, I was surprised too. I also saw the daffodils starting to show :) you have a great weekend also.
Deleteit is lovely to see a little bit of spring, greg's pictures are lovely. you are ahead of us a little, i have not seen my crocus but now i will have to go outside and check!!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is and thank you Debbie, I hope yours start appearing this week, I'm sure they will :)
DeleteI do like all of these photographs.
ReplyDeleteSpring is such a nice time of year.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan, spring is my favorite season next to Autumn. All the best to you too :)
DeleteSpring is bursting forth here too and I love seeing the beautiful flowers playing peep eye with me as they pop up or start to show on trees.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are excellent
Hugs cecilia
That's wonderful! It is lovely to see all the new growth. Can't wait! :) Sending hugs!
DeleteWow, things in bloom already! Greg took good photos.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed his photos :) I am looking forward to going out this weekend to see more. Thanks Sandra!
DeleteA lovely set of photos. Yes spring is trying its best, we have snowdrops and crocuses in the garden and I noticed yesterday while out in the car there is a lot of blossom around, Hopefully we will not get a late frost as we did last year and no fruit. Keep well Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane :) It sounds wonderful where you are. I hope your frost will stay away :) You keep well also.
DeleteBeautiful photos! I used to have a big hydrangea bush in the yard when I lived in Wisconsin for a few years. Cut and dried them--had them in vases around the house for years! Sweet memories! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rita, and your hydrangea sounds wonderful! Sweet memories indeed :)
DeleteSo exciting to see so many things already in bloom. I think I need to make a trip to one of these local gardens. My heart needs some signs of spring! I don't think I have ever heard of a paperbush. I learned something:) Beautiful photos!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer, and by all means, go to your local garden. It's one of my favorite things to do and I know you would love it :)
DeleteSo beautiful.
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Thank you Regine, much appreciated :)
DeleteBellos jardines. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMe alegro que te haya gustado. Gracias y te mando un beso :)
DeleteVery pretty!
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