Spring Flowers

Dogwoods are everywhere in Missouri and are all in bloom now. The white ones grow in abundance alongside roads and the pink are usually found planted around homes. These in the front are a beautiful shade and in full bloom.












Coral Bells growing on the east side of the house, you can see one of the Hostas that surround them in the lower corner.


Redbud trees are another Missouri favorite. Blooming in early spring, the buds come out before the heart-shaped leafs open. This is a closeup of a few buds on the trunk, the tree is at least 15' tall.







Lilacs are one of my favorite flowers, I love the scent. These have been slow to open this year due to the fluctuating weather. On the left is a picture I took yesterday, April 30th, the buds are just barely beginning to open and there is no scent yet.

What a difference a day makes! The picture below was taken this afternoon, the 1st of May. The warm temperature overnight has helped the buds open and the scent is wonderful, I brought a few in for my desk.











One thing I love about MO is how fast everything greens up once we get a few warm spring rains. One morning you wake up and it looks like the faries were here and painted everything this beautiful shade of green.