To celebrate the passing of winter and theย blissful appearanceย of bright sunshine and blooming crocus, I’m going to permit myself to undertakeย an elaborate happy dance and some ebullient shouting.ย  Butย I’ll spare you that particular photograph….ย  ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Weekly Photo Challenge – May 2 -8 – Spring!ย 


41 responses to “Crocus and sunshine.”

  1. jmeyersforeman Avatar

    I would love to see the spring dance, I am sure you will have plenty of company if you started a congo line down the street!!!

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      I believe you would be right! Everyone seems to have spring fever around here…can’t blame them in the slightest! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Judy @ newenglandgardenandthread Avatar

    Gorgeous. And I’d not only like to see the happy dance, but I’d join in. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      Awesome! Maybe we should start that conga line Janice is talking about in her comment…hmmm….a virtual happy spring conga line…. I like it! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. amlefaive Avatar
    amlefaive

    I’d dance too! Your garden must be happy…fyi the crocus buds in Bowmont Park are up, a few with colour showing!

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      Oh, so good to know…maybe I can get down there before it rains this morning. I was up on Nose Hill a few days ago but couldn’t find any there. Maybe now, however. Thanks tons for the tip! ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a wonderful weekend!

  4. Crooked Tracks Avatar
    Crooked Tracks

    We have the bright sunshine but no flowers yet. I’m ready to dance ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      I hope you’ll soon have the occasion to! The sunshine is a good start…. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Have a beautiful weekend!

  5. Geraldine Avatar

    how beautiful!

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      I can’t get enough of that bright colour! ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. raisingdaisy Avatar

    I may be confined because of my injury but I’m doing the happy dance inside just looking at that beautiful photo! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      Oh my goodness, I am so behind on my reading I didn’t realize you had been hurt – how awful! Sending healing thoughts your way!

  7. Cathy Avatar

    Beautiful! Happy Spring! (Would have loved the photo of your happy dance too! ) ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      LOL I’ve got two left feet…even when I’m happy! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Deb Avatar

    Wow! It is amazing you have flowers already. We only have little shoots and a few tulip leaves. Beautiful picture!

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      Your photos of your budding tulips were gorgeous – so nice to see! And your chives are up already! You have much better soil there for growing tulips – I have really heavy clay that doesn’t allow them much of a chance so I no longer plant them. I keep amending, though, and perhaps one day I’ll whip the soil into shape!

  9. Gallivanta Avatar

    That crocus looks as though it is doing a happy little twirl of its own.

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      I love that! The petals do look a little like a beautiful purple skirt!

      1. Gallivanta Avatar

        They really do. ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Julie Avatar

    I think such a beautiful flower deserves a happy dance! It is only a few weeks since our early spring flowers were out, but it already feels like an age ago.

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      That’s one of the most fascinating thing I find about blogging – the timing of blooms in everyone’s gardens is so different…it’s so exciting to see the changes!

  11. ontheedgegardening Avatar

    I will join in your happy dance from this side of The Pond!

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      I’m delighted! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Have a wonderful weekend!

  12. gardeninacity Avatar

    I know the feeling, crocus make me feel the same way!

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      It never gets old, that’s for sure…every spring it’s such a delight to see them!

  13. Mags Corner Avatar
    Mags Corner

    Fantastic picture and a beautiful, colorful sign of spring. Hugs

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      So happy to finally see colours and the garden coming to life! I hope you have a lovely weekend!

  14. KerryCan Avatar

    That photo is a tonic for my soul!

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      It’s snowing now and more is on the way for the weekend – but I don’t mind so much now, because there is promise beneath all that white stuff! ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. LB Avatar

    Beautiful! But next time … the happy dance, please ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      LOL, will do! ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. kathy1101 Avatar

    That is lovely, and I am not usually a fan of crocuses, but that is a pretty one.

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      These purple ones are new to me this year – I had the yellows in years previous. (Those are all currently buried under the ever-expanding junipers, so I will have to dig them out and move them this fall). My current mission is to procure some of the “wild” crocuses for my garden…I just found out I can get them from a grower here, so I’ve got to move on that. I didn’t know you didn’t like them! To me, they’re just so special.

  17. Stacey Bender Avatar

    Oh how I like a good happy dance though… since your not sharing that image, will let you know how lovey this one is, to me.

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      LOL I will be sure to post a photo of the happy dance next time! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Hope you have a fantastic, sunshine-filled week!

  18. newmexicomtngirl Avatar

    Love crocus and really need to plant some this fall. I’m with you on the happy dance for spring for sure. My little grape hyacinths are popping up here in northern New Mexico and my tulips do have buds on them too. Very happy and thanks for visiting my blog

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      Oh I so love the little grape hyacinths…mine are just foliage right now, but I always look forward to the blooms. I planted a couple of dozen more last year to encourage the naturalizing along – they’re so pretty! Happy spring to you! Enjoy your week!

      1. newmexicomtngirl Avatar

        one of my very favorites as well.

  19. cookingwithauntjuju.com Avatar

    What a beautiful picture of a crocus and its pistils. Orange and purple – stunning ๐Ÿ™‚

  20. Rene Yoshi Avatar

    Beautiful closeup! But I’m a little disappointed you didn’t post the happy dance. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose Avatar

      LOL I’ll know better for next time! ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a wonderful weekend!

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