I think Spring is here
The tree pollen is out in full force (and my nose and sinuses won’t let me forget it), the bulb flowers are popping up their heads, and the days are turning progressively warmer. Today was the first day in at least 5 months that I’ve got outside with no sweater or coat, just a shirt, and been comfortable.
I find myself with thoughts of gardens and fresh produce, of leisurely strolls just to enjoy being outside. We’re heading into my very favorite time of year and I want to be savoring every moment. I always get rather dark and stagnant in the winter (although each winter has been a little better), so as the sun comes out and the days lengthen I try to peel back the layers of moroseness and ennui and feel the earth around me awaken. It’s amazing to be part of it. And to be so conflicted. I can feel it coming, even though it’s not here yet, and I savor the slow arrival and the minuscule changes. But I can’t wait… so I buy flowers and spend long periods just looking at them. At least now I have the ability to do them justice with pictures.
I’m thirsty for more! Show me your favorite harbingers of spring and come back here and leave a comment with a link when you have. I’ll draw a random comment for a yarn-y prize. Let me know about it by 5 pm MST on Tuesday, April 1st (this is not an April Fool’s Joke, I promise) and I’ll announce the winner, hopefully Wednesday.
M
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I know how you feel – those end-of-winter blahs are hard to ditch. The lovely pictures you’re taking have to help!
Hmm, I already did this a week or so ago – does that count?
Posted by: Chris | March 27th, 2008 06:20
Going to post! Your pictures are lovely!!
Posted by: Turtle | March 27th, 2008 06:58
http://fuzzybritches.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/signs-of-spring/
Tadah! Great contest!
Posted by: Tracey | March 27th, 2008 07:10
Beautiful flowers!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | March 27th, 2008 07:14
I posted some signs of spring last week… check it out! http://ttownknitiot.blogspot.com/2008/03/spring-hasnt-quite-sprung.html
Posted by: Karen in Toledo | March 27th, 2008 07:41
Just outside the window of my room in the house where I grew up was planted a bed of crocuses When spring was coming I would always peek out the window in the morning to see if they were out. Then I would declare throughout the house that it was spring!
When we got our house, you can be sure I planted crocuses and where? Outside my daughter’s window!
Posted by: Denise | March 27th, 2008 07:46
Where we live it is always the appearance of crocus flowers that mark the onset of spring. Here is a picture of our first one.
http://heideho.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/spring/
Posted by: Heide | March 27th, 2008 08:01
Happy spring!
Here are my favorite first signs of the season: http://first-things-first.net/2008/03/06/crocuses-have-just-appeared-in-my-yard/
Posted by: Marsha | March 27th, 2008 08:15
and since we’ve no place to go . . . let it snow
Posted by: jenny | March 27th, 2008 08:29
Yeah, and today it’s snowing.
Posted by: margene | March 27th, 2008 08:44
poppies? they’re beautiful!
it was 70 degrees here yesterday! i love spring.
Added by Mim: No, they’re Ranunculus, one of my favorite flowers.
Posted by: mai | March 27th, 2008 09:00
It’s snowing here too!
Posted by: Anne | March 27th, 2008 09:38
I took some shots outside over the weekend, for Easter. They are here. (One even has me wearing my Icarus! Does that count for bonus points? :p )
Your photos are lovely! Just one more example of why spring is my favorite season.
Posted by: Nicole | March 27th, 2008 09:49
You are giving me a seriously bad case of camera envy. We have gorgeous blossoms on the trees, in our neighborhood and I’d love to be able to do them justice.
Posted by: Marnie | March 27th, 2008 10:29
I love the ranunculus (spelling off?). Perfect for pictures on the blog. :)
Posted by: Kelli | March 27th, 2008 11:19
my favorite harbinger of spring is the return of the turkey vultures. i just love watching them soar effortlessly, making great lazy spirals in the sky.
(sorry. no pix links)
Posted by: Dana | March 27th, 2008 13:11
Yay- I love how so many of us are posting our favorite spring shots. I did the same thing last week. :) http://alittleloopy.blogspot.com/2008/03/glimpses-of-spring.html
ps: the pollen is killing my allergies, too- guess there’s always a drawback. :p
Posted by: Nonnahs | March 27th, 2008 14:13
What kind of flowers are the peony-looking ones? I am dying to know…
Ang
Posted by: angelarae | March 27th, 2008 20:24
Well, here in Sydney it’s autumn :-)
And the harbingers – the sun is lower from the deck; I can walk to the park without panicking about sunscreen…
IN terms of leaves – mostly evergreen here, as far as I can see.
I do miss the early English spring, though.
Posted by: Emily | March 27th, 2008 20:27
http://www.purlingdervishes.com/blog/?p=1103
I wish I could get all of them to bloom at the same time. I was going to show my hollyhock “bushes” but they’re still just huge green leaves -not much to look at.
Posted by: Stacey | March 28th, 2008 08:41
Love the rununculas! I tried to have those for my wedding, but my otherwise amazing florist wasn’t able to get any, so I had some giant peonies instead. Beautiful!
Posted by: Andrea | March 28th, 2008 10:23
Ironically, I just posted spring pictures on my blog. I love this time of year when things become green again.
http://maiaspins.typepad.com/maiaspins/2008/03/traveling.html
I love your ranunculus! So graceful and elegant.
Posted by: Maia | March 28th, 2008 11:37
Beautiful pics!
Posted by: Janelle | March 28th, 2008 11:41
With our weather, I am hopeless! I’ve posted my most possible hope for Spring
http://thekniterella.blogspot.com/2008/03/one-for-road.html
Posted by: Kim | March 28th, 2008 11:53
Since it seemed unfair to mention the crocuses from weeks ago, here are some spring-is-here pics: http://entknits.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/bonus-eye-candy-harbingers-of-spring/
Posted by: naomi | March 28th, 2008 12:07
I think I just heard ducks in the driveway! A sure sign of Spring in Western New York! I wrote this earlier this week…
http://raveller.blogspot.com/2008/03/just-barely-spring.html
Posted by: Helena | March 28th, 2008 21:26
You can see my favorite sign of Spring here: http://knittingsarahk.blogspot.com/2008/03/spring-things.html
Posted by: Sarah | March 29th, 2008 15:08
Aahhh, spring! Your photos are beautiful, and one of the things I’ve looked forward to is getting a copy of your shawl pattern this April!
Posted by: Monkijan | March 29th, 2008 18:45
Yeah i’m a dork… here was my link (if needed) : http://turtleslakeknitting.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Turtle | March 29th, 2008 20:47
This isn’t my favorite sign of spring, but it’s definitive: http://mysteryhouse.typepad.com/miss_ts_mystery_house_of_/2008/03/a-definite-sign.html
Posted by: Miss T | March 30th, 2008 08:05
I’ve posted a blurb on my blog (xanga.com/TNTknits)
and here is a link to the large photo (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2376520103_8ede966114_b.jpg). I just love how it turned out.
Posted by: Tasha | March 31st, 2008 07:30
The first sign of snowdrop peeking through the snow, Spring Promises!
Posted by: SK Kozinski | March 31st, 2008 14:54
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/ShuiKuen/snowdrop
Posted by: SK Kozinski | March 31st, 2008 14:55
Given the constant threat of snow, there are signs of Spring. Maybe it’s just optimism. http://whenshewasknitting.blogspot.com/2008/04/spring-is-springing.html
Posted by: Lee | April 1st, 2008 11:45