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Spring Flowers Close Up: Purple Crocuses, Narcissus, and Star Magnolia

April 16, 2013 By Laura

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purple crocuses
Spring has finally sprung! I’m like an excited kid on Christmas morning each day that a different bloom begins to open! These purple crocuses were at their prime about three weeks ago in our front garden beds. This particular patch popped up next to our Mugo Pine shrub.

These Narcissus are in our backyard patio bed . . .

We adore this Star Magnolia Tree near our front entrance . . .

We wish this tree’s full bloom time was longer, as it only lasts about two weeks.

You can see some of the catkins – resembling pussy willows – that haven’t yet opened up. Each catkin contains a beautiful flower!

I hope you enjoyed this mini-dose of Spring!

Have any of your favorite flowers shown up yet?

~Laura

 

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  1. Katie says

    April 23, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Gorgeous flowers! It was so nice meeting you at SNAP!!!

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      April 23, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks Katie! It was so awesome to meet you too! I feel like I met a friend I already knew!! 🙂

  2. Heather - New House New HOme says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:17 am

    Hi Laura – your star magnolia is gorgeous. Mine is just starting to open – it’s one of my favourites. But like you, I wish the blooms lasted longer.

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      April 26, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      I see yours (on your blog) hasn’t opened yet, so I’ll watch for upcoming pictures and enjoy the star magnolia all over again! 🙂

  3. Tammy Killoough says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    AHHHH…Spring blooms are so refreshing…but YES…they don’t last nearly long enough! These are just stunning! Thanks so much for sharing! ~Tammy

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      May 1, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      You’re very welcome, Tammy! And I agree about how fleeting the Spring blooms are. I think it’s nature’s way of telling us to truly enjoy each moment while it lasts. 🙂

Pet Scribbles is where I share my craft tutorials, home and garden projects, and occasional stories about my cats. I can never have enough pretty craft paints to work with, and I love to make things look time-worn with distressing and aging. Gardening is my therapy!

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