It was the white Winter Rose (Hellebores) that caught my eye. I was on a mission to see what was Springing forth on such a warm day. AND there was plenty to catch my eye as gardeners busily cleared the winter debris off their grounds and scurried to the Garden Centre to find plants to pop into the ground.
I wanted to find unusual things that perhaps get missed on the day-to-day walks. Today was another treasure-trove. . . on my first Spring walk for 2024.
Someone had spruced up this trendy birdhouse for some lucky birds looking for their perfect Spring-time nest. . . .
I had almost missed this rocky frog, sitting peacefully atop his rocky perch and shaded slightly by the drooping leaves.
I never knew that magnolia buds were “furry”–so all winter long I was waiting for pussy willows. Boy, was I wrong!
These fat pink buds began to finally unfurl and will grow into those fat fabulous magnolias that are my favorites.
I knew Oak Bay was big on recycling and this free neighborhood library is an “original.”
Where else would you find a vintage radio converted to a free library?
I’m glad the clever person also loved his/her books. . . .
On my homeward walk back home, I sighted this pair of cheerful blue birds, destined to be placed somewhere in this large garden.
I hope the owners put them somewhere obvious as they are too cute to be hidden . . . .
Almost home and enjoying this first full day of Spring—-my mission was successful and my reward of a triple chocolate brownie almost in my grasp.
HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!
chocofigbee 
All your colors are very springy! Happy Spring!
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So glad you joined me on my Spring stroll, Emsch the Mensch! I would have gladly shared my triple chocolate brownie with you!
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Oh, I wish I had been there!
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Lovely walk, Sammee. Glad you shared your spring walk, the first of many, I hope. Here’s a haiku I wrote a few years ago.
spring breeze
cocoons open to
magnolia blossoms
~Nancy Brady, 2021
published in Presence #69 (the British Haiku Journal)
~Nan
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That is a beautiful haiku, Nan–thank you so much for sharing! Magnolias, especially those fat deep pink ones, as big as dinner plates–have always been my favorite. . . 🙂
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Thanks so much, Sammee. I think they are beautiful, too.
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A triple chocolate brownie is an excellent way to top off a glorious first day of Spring. I also believe those blue birdies deserve a visible, prominent place to reside.🙂
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Thanks Bruce. Glad you agree! AND thank you for popping in. . . .
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