Spring stirrings…finally!

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?

Wordless Wednesday: Crocuses (simplegreenorganichappy.com)

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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

Sheryl Normandeau is a writer and gardening enthusiast living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in the foothills of the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

25 responses to “Spring stirrings…finally!”

Lady Lovely

March 15, 2013

Definately the flowers starting to bloom!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  I can hardly wait! 🙂
  
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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

March 15, 2013

Reblogged this on 20 Lines A Day.

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Deb

March 15, 2013

Wow! 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.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  Crabapples are gorgeous when in bloom! I can imagine how beautiful your yard must be! 🙂
  
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Time With Thea

March 15, 2013

I 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

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  Did 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!
  
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  1. Time With Thea
    
    March 17, 2013
    
    Unfortunately, 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
    
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    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
      
      March 18, 2013
      
      It’s fabulous to see! 🙂
      
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Atul Srivastava

March 15, 2013

beautiful 🙂

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  It’s one of the best times of the year! 🙂
  
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Cathy

March 16, 2013

Yippee! The most inspirational signs for me are simply the first shoots, whatever they may be!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  So true! I loved your Josefi post today – wonderful! You have some beautiful flowers happening in your garden already! 🙂
  
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Boomdeeadda

March 16, 2013

I’m looking forward to hearing my first robin and seeing some birds in the big blue sunny sky.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  Someone 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!
  
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Anonymous

March 16, 2013

For 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!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  Isn’t it absolutely wonderful? Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
  
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Angie

March 16, 2013

I 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.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  I 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.
  
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gardeninacity

March 16, 2013

Hurrah! We haven’t made much progress since the snowdrops came up. It’s supposed to go down to 12 degrees this coming week.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  Ah, spring – so temperamental! 🙂
  
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Donna@Gardens Eye View

March 16, 2013

snow now predicted for the frist few days of spring…so I am just sitting back and waiting not so patiently.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 16, 2013
  
  It’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….
  
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Kasha

March 17, 2013

Awesome 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.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  March 18, 2013
  
  I 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!
  
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