Two clippers blast the Prairies with heavy snow, strong winds
That’s the current weather warning from the Weather Network for the province of Alberta. While here in Calgary we are not being bombarded with the extreme precipitation and wind chills that our neighbours to the north and west are receiving, a glance at the forecast for later this weekend signals we may be in for a doozy.
But I don’t mind so much now, because this is the lovely sight that greeted me when I went outside to check my flowerbeds this morning:
GREEN! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
(I know, I know, I shouldn’t get so excited…but this never gets old for me. Especially after six months of winter).
I randomly planted a mixture of Chionodoxa, Siberian squill, crocuses and grape hyacinths in October, adding to a small collection I’ve been (very) slowly building over the years. I’m hoping for a bit more of an early colour display this year!
Now, if we can just do something about this snow…. 
Wherever you live, what signs of spring do you find most inspirational and fun?
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Lady Lovely
/ March 15, 2013Definately the flowers starting to bloom!
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013I can hardly wait!
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 15, 2013Reblogged this on 20 Lines A Day.
Deb
/ March 15, 2013Wow! The difference 100 miles makes. I still have snow here up to my knees.
My favorite sign of spring are the blossoms on our crabapple trees. We end up with a very pretty yard.
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013Crabapples are gorgeous when in bloom! I can imagine how beautiful your yard must be!
Time With Thea
/ March 15, 2013I am so excited too! I have some signs of spring showing in my garden. Now if we can just get rid of this snow. Grrrr! I might just have to go visit Sunnyside this weekend just to get my spring fix! Have a great weekend, Thea
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013Did you end up getting out to Seedy Saturday today? I couldn’t believe the crowds there – it was wonderful to see! So many great vendors!
Time With Thea
/ March 17, 2013Unfortunately, I did not. This is a really busy time for me. I need to put it in my calendar for next year. Isn’t it interesting that so many people are interesting in gardening! ~Thea
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 18, 2013It’s fabulous to see!
Atul Srivastava
/ March 15, 2013beautiful
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013It’s one of the best times of the year!
Cathy
/ March 16, 2013Yippee! The most inspirational signs for me are simply the first shoots, whatever they may be!
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013So true! I loved your Josefi post today – wonderful! You have some beautiful flowers happening in your garden already!
Boomdeeadda
/ March 16, 2013I’m looking forward to hearing my first robin and seeing some birds in the big blue sunny sky.
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013Someone at work said they saw a robin three weeks ago – I’ve never, ever seen one that early. That’s definitely one of the most special signs of spring, though!
Anonymous
/ March 16, 2013For me it’s the blackbirds building their nest and crocuses poking up through the grass. Once the activity has started you know there’s no going back!
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013Isn’t it absolutely wonderful? Thanks so much for stopping by!
Angie
/ March 16, 2013I don’t wanna hear it, Sheryl, I really don’t. But I am happy and excited that someone is getting something green. All of my early bloomers are under three feet of snow.
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013I know, you’re getting absolutely walloped there! We were going to travel to G.P. this weekend but decided against driving in that crazy weather. Hope the storm has completely passed in your area.
gardeninacity
/ March 16, 2013Hurrah! We haven’t made much progress since the snowdrops came up. It’s supposed to go down to 12 degrees this coming week.
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013Ah, spring – so temperamental!
Donna@Gardens Eye View
/ March 16, 2013snow now predicted for the frist few days of spring…so I am just sitting back and waiting not so patiently.
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 16, 2013It’s snowing here now, too, and it’s in the forecast for most of the week…I guess we have to think positively!
It’s difficult, though….
Kasha
/ March 17, 2013Awesome sign of spring and just in time for St. Paddy’s Day too! They are looking like they are going to be quite spectacular blooms – that will be a lovely display of color! I heard a bird singing away on one of our colder days this week – Friday morning at work. It was quite neat to hear the bird tweeting a tune – and then of all things, we get more and more snowfall. I will be glad too this year when the snow actually decides to melt and head off for a few months or so. I love snow even if it lasts a long time in our winters, but even I am getting tired of the white stuff a bit this year.
Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
/ March 18, 2013I so agree, it truly seems like winter has lasted forever! It’s been snowing on and off here the past couple of days and the windchill is nasty, but I guess that’s typical March fare! I’m happy to hear the birds, too!