redbuds

Tuesday I had to mow my lawn. We've been having so much rain lately that it was starting to look out of control.

Today it actually seemed warm. Redbuds are at the height of their glory all over town. We have roses too. I saw several blooms on the Rouletti this afternoon. The salvia greggii are just starting to open up. Irises and daffodils are blooming in gardens all down the street.

It's affecting my mood. I feel more optimistic, cheerful, like starting new projects.

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Posted by Bill Hopkins on March 18, 2004 09:53 PM
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Is that a picture of redbuds? It isn't is it? Im not sure what redbuds look like, but what I call redbud is RED. Hmmmmmmm

Posted by: Mary Lou at March 19, 2004 02:25 AM

This is the color I usually see. Some people call it "purple" but most people I ask say that it is "pink" or "dark pink." I can't say that I have ever seen one that is the color I would call "red" which is the color of a stop sign.

Posted by: bill at March 19, 2004 11:23 AM

How lovely! How absolutely beautiful! I want, I want.....SPRING.

Iris and daffodils together, how fabulous. Your post made me feel happy.

Posted by: ilona at March 19, 2004 12:58 PM

My most favorite of the spring blossoming trees are the redbud. Thanks for giving this transplanted Texan a peak at what is still a few weeks away here in the colder midwest.

Posted by: Don at March 19, 2004 05:06 PM

I just managed to get my lawn (well, weeds) mown yesterday afternoon. All this rain has had a wonderful effect on the flowering trees (Texas mountain laurel and redbud are wonderful this year). But the overwintering annuals (bluebonnet, larkspur, nigella) seem a bit peckish. And the daffodils were all bitten by snails before they opened.

I'm not complaining about rain, mind you. Just amazed.

Posted by: M Stevens (Austin) at March 19, 2004 10:19 PM

Tell Tricia, THat I remembered after I sent the email that your blog was called prarie point after her quilting. I had just forgotten that. I'm glad she said something. it's nice to put a face to your other half!

Posted by: Mary Lou at March 20, 2004 12:02 AM

Actually, this blog is named after a real place. I don't know how the quilting stitch got it's name, probably named after my blog.

Posted by: bill at March 20, 2004 08:22 AM

I'll just bet that the quilt pattern has been around just a TAD bit longer than you have!!!! (wink, wink)

Hey! It's spring! Time for your hat!

Posted by: Mary Lou at March 20, 2004 12:22 PM