Friday, January 16, 2026

MEMORIES OF SPRING FLOWERS


I find myself looking forward to a spring walk at Meadowlark Gardens. I was leafing through my flower photos this past week and found these. 


The flower bed around the fountain outside the visitor center, changes each season. This was one of my favorite displays, surrounded by the most beautiful tulips. A marker said their names were Angelique, Blue Spectacle and Yellow Mountain.










There was a whole carpet of these pretty flowers.



The photo below shows the same flower that I have in one of my collages above. 


I am looking forward to everything turning green again with all the spring flowers blooming. 



Thanks for looking and have a great weekend.










at

44 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 16, 2026 at 12:43 AM

    They are gorgeous! Funny, the Bird Cherry was one I was looking at much closer. And then you posted a nice large photo of it! And I finally get to see what
    Soloman's Seal looks like!! The fountain with the flowers around it is gorgeous!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2026 at 4:08 AM

      I am glad I posted the larger version Ginny :) Solomon’s seal is a favorite of mine. Thank you Ginny, happy you enjoyed.

      Delete
  2. Elkes LebensglückJanuary 16, 2026 at 1:58 AM

    I'm also looking forward to spring, and this garden is beautiful—oh, what gorgeous flowers they all are! I really enjoyed your wonderful flower photos! Thank you!
    Hugs Elke

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2026 at 4:09 AM

      Hello dear Elke :) it will be very welcomed, I agree :) Thank you! Hugs, Denise

      Delete
  3. Margaret DJanuary 16, 2026 at 3:52 AM

    Beautiful flowers, Denise. My Columbine's didn't flower this year, too much growth in the leaves I expect.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2026 at 4:06 AM

      Thank you Margaret and sorry your columbine’s didn’t grow this year. They are such a beautiful flower.

      Delete
  4. MadSnapper n BeauJanuary 16, 2026 at 4:59 AM

    it has been many many years since I last saw redbuds and dogwoods and I do love both. these are awesome photos of the flowers. thanks for the memories

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM

      You are very welcome Sandra :) and thank you! It’s lovely that these made you think of those that you remember from years ago.

      Delete
  5. AnnJanuary 16, 2026 at 5:33 AM

    So pretty. I can see why you like to go there.

    ReplyDelete
  6. David M. Gascoigne,January 16, 2026 at 5:34 AM

    We’re now into the second half of January so spring is a little closer, and I already notice the days getting a little longer. Perhaps the snowdrops will emerge early this year.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2026 at 11:44 PM

      I hope so David :) The snowdrops are always a welcome sight.

      Delete
  7. AnvilcloudJanuary 16, 2026 at 7:22 AM

    What a place! When will the first spring visit occur?

    ReplyDelete
  8. BreathtakingJanuary 16, 2026 at 7:58 AM

    Dear Denise
    Thank you for sharing all these beautiful blooms. The flowers around the fountain are gorgeous. and so is the first photo of the Measowlark Gardens. Solomons Seal grows in my garden near the pond, and I have had great difficulty in taking a good photo because the flowers grow so low to the ground and the leaves tend to get in the way, but thank you so much for the ID which I didn't know.
    All the best
    Sonjia.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:37 AM

      Hello dear Sonjia :) How are you feeling today? Much better I hope! You are very welcome, always happy to bring a smile. How lovely you grow Solomon’s Seal. I have the same difficulty taking photos these days. I try to ID each flower when I am not too rushed with other things. I am glad they help. All the best to you too and thank you, Denise

      Delete
  9. JeanieJanuary 16, 2026 at 8:44 AM

    Memories of spring flowers are about all we've got right now. Thanks for sharing these!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM

      Many of us feel the same way :) You are very welcome Jeanie, and thank you.

      Delete
  10. ellen b.January 16, 2026 at 9:15 AM

    Ahh, beautiful Spring images. I do love Dogwoods! Have a lovely weekend, Denise.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM

      Dogwoods always seem to be loved :) Thank you Ellen, you have a lovely weekend too.

      Delete
  11. SandraJanuary 16, 2026 at 9:47 AM

    Gorgeous. The dogwoods grow wild here. I have A LOT of them. Migrating birds assault them every autumn.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:41 AM

      Here too, usually after the blossoms fall. I love to see them and apparently so do the birds :) Thank you Sandra :)

      Delete
  12. My Mind's EyeJanuary 16, 2026 at 10:42 AM

    Denise my friend in snowy Pennsylvania is counting down days til spring we have 62
    Love your flashback.
    FYI I have to sign in anonymous with my iPad too
    Hugs cecilia

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:44 AM

      Oh my goodness, that will be here before we know it :) Happy you enjoyed my flower journey down memory lane. Also it is good to know that I am not the only one. Thank you for sharing that dear Cecilia. Hugs, Denise

      Delete
  13. eileeninmdJanuary 16, 2026 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful flowers and photos! I am looking forward to the spring flowers.
    Take care, have a great day and happy weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  14. MarciaJanuary 16, 2026 at 10:58 AM

    We have a long ways to go before we see spring here. But thanks for the reminder of the beauty awaiting.

    ReplyDelete
  15. FitFoodieMeghaJanuary 16, 2026 at 1:20 PM

    So pretty! I loved all the shots and the set-up. Nature is a healer and those flowers are making me happy! :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 1:09 AM

      I agree, nature is very healing :) The fact these flowers made you happy makes me happy too. Thank you!

      Delete
  16. Val EwingJanuary 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM

    You have just made me yearn for Spring! Oh my!
    I do love winter, but there certainly is something about Spring that brings me hope, joy, and feeling like being anew.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 1:11 AM

      I had a touch of that too when I saw these flowers :) Thank you for sharing such an inspirational comment Val.

      Delete
  17. ChristineJanuary 16, 2026 at 4:39 PM

    Lovely flowers!

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnankaJanuary 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM

    Wonderful photos Denise, have a good weekend :-D

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 1:13 AM

      Hello Ananka, that’s great and thank you! You have a good weekend too. Wishing you continued healing :)

      Delete
  19. Lowcarb team memberJanuary 16, 2026 at 5:20 PM

    Lovely photographs.
    Have a great weekend.

    All the best Jan

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 1:14 AM

      Hello there Jan, thank you so much and you have a great weekend too. All the best, Denise

      Delete
  20. J.P. AlexanderJanuary 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM

    Lindas flores. Te deseo un buen fin de semana. Te mando un beso.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 1:18 AM

      Muchas gracias. Me alegra que te hayan gustado mis fotos :) Te deseo también un feliz fin de semana. Te mando un beso.

      Delete
  21. Veronica LeeJanuary 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Denise!
    The fountain surrounded by tulips is stunning. Can’t wait for spring flowers everywhere! 🌼

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 1:20 AM

      Thank you Veronica :) The flowers make everything so beautiful! I can’t wait either 🌻

      Delete
  22. https://fulltimelife.blog/January 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM

    Hi Denise… I loved your Spring memories and hope the season is a both a good one and an early one this year for you … your flower photos remind me how we used to look through seed and garden catalogs during the rainy winter months back in the years when we gardened. …I have a new blog home finally after a technical disaster and look forward to catching up now that I’m back.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 17, 2026 at 1:23 AM

      Hi Sallie, I can’t tell you enough how delighted I am to see you :) those are great memories. I will be getting down to the garden center and doing that myself. I look forward to visiting your new blog asap :)

      Delete

Thank you so for taking the time to leave a comment. I enjoy reading them very much and always try to return a visit. As I do monitor comments it may take a while for them to appear, even quite late depending on what is going on and how much time I am able to spend on the computer.

I appreciate all who look at my blog, but I will not be publishing any businesses. If you are only able to publish anonymously, would you sign your name, and leave an addy so I can return your visit where possible? Thank you!