The birds have started chirping again, the spring peepers are back, and the ground has started to thaw. Everything seems to be awaking from hibernation. All signs are pointing to an early spring here in New England. I've dusted off my Hunter rain boots, and am excited to announce that yard clean up is now officially in full swing!
I'm beginning to see some crocus and tulip bulbs emerging. Oh how I missed them! I've also seen a few tiny bugs here and there while I'm hard at work. It's also nice to see the local group of turkeys meandering from yard to yard again. It's quite the large rafter, and the toms put on an elaborate show to impress the hens. There is one female albino turkey, and she is stunning. Hope to see some chicks in the near future. I try not to bother them as they pass by, and my camera never seems to be within reach (Isn't that always the way?)
No sign of the groundhog that lives under my shed. I have a feeling I'll be seeing him as soon as I plant something I don't want him eating. Everything feels so new again when spring rolls around. I'm ready to become immersed in sweet spring and see all the beauty that it brings!
Day 061 | 366 {around the corner}
Day 062 | 366 {free choice}
Day 063 | 366 {leading lines}
Day 064 | 366 {my favorite thing}
Day 065 | 366 {a routine}
Day 066 | 366 {rule of thirds}
Day 067 | 366 {circle}
Day 068 | 366 {my perspective}
Day 069 | 366 {the weather today}
Day 070 | 366 {writing}
Day 071 | 366 {starts with b}
Day 072 | 366 {fragile}
Day 073 | 366 {9:00 am}
Day 074 | 366 {how i relax}
Day 075 | 366 {a black + white edit}
Thank you for taking a look at some of my latest photos. Don’t forget to join me on Instagram and follow my account @thefreckledrose. Are you seeing any flowers emerging in your yard? Planted any seeds lately? Tell me all about it in the comment section below. Wishing you many sunny days ahead, some rain (for the flowers, of course) and a little bit of time to spend enjoying the great outdoors!
In Case You Missed It-Project 366 Weeks 7 & 8
92 Comments
Kim Cunningham
March 17, 2016 at 5:23 pmEarly spring here as well, which suits me fine. Love all your shots that just are happy to view!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 1:27 amI’m totally okay with an early spring 🙂 Thank you so much Kim!
June
March 17, 2016 at 5:22 pmYour calendar is really filling up with lovely things this month, Angie! My purple lantana bloomed all winter {we didn’t have one this year} but the pink and red lantana is now coming up nicely, as are my coneflowers, my blue sage, and the butterfly weed. In fact, I already have a bloom on my sage, much to the bee’s delight! I’ve got several varieties of milkweed seedlings nearly ready to plant and some other nectar flowers for my butterfly garden. It’s my first time planting from seed, so I’m a little nervous, we’ll see how it goes. Have a great week – enJOY the weather!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 1:26 amNature is finally waking up from the very long nap known as winter. Thank goodness! That sounds beautiful June. I can’t wait to see the bees come back and visit my garden again! I’m hoping to plant more milkweed as well. That seems to be a big hit in the garden! I bet you will do great planting from seed. Can’t wait to see it once it blooms 😀
Eloise
March 17, 2016 at 4:11 pmLove the photos, they’re amazing! I love the spring vibe the pix give, I cannot wait for spring, I’m ready for it!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 1:09 amThank you Eloise! Same here, can’t wait till it warms up a bit outside 🙂
Liz
March 17, 2016 at 12:59 pmGorgeous! Gerbera daisies are some of my favorites too!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 1:03 amThank you Liz! Such a pretty flower 😀
Carrie
March 17, 2016 at 8:00 amBeautiful pictures – you are very talented! I too love the signs of spring, makes me feel re-invigorated!!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 1:01 amThank you so much Carrie! 🙂 Same here!
AnnMarie
March 17, 2016 at 7:15 amYour photos are so stunning that I went straight to Instagram to follow you! I am so taken by the naked tree photo! What a great project for March.
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:57 amOh thank you AnnMarie! 🙂 I especially like beautiful things in nature like that!
Tamar
March 17, 2016 at 5:18 amThese are all so gorgeous. I love the black and white tulips.
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:55 amThanks so much Tamar!
Tony McGurk
March 17, 2016 at 2:44 amSome great photos. Love the dead tree, there’s something wonderful about them. I must get out & find some myself. Gerberas are my wife’s favourite flowers & I showed her your photos. The colour of the Crocus is beautiful
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:41 amThanks Tony! I completely agree, stunning to look at. Gerberas are one of my favorites as well, she has great taste 🙂 Thank you for showing her!
Ginger Wroot
March 17, 2016 at 1:24 amHi, I’m so glad I found your blog in a linkup! Wow, what wonderful photos, and I love generally how you’ve laid everything out. I’ll be back, for sure, for some creative inspiration and to see what you’re shooting. Thanks!
–G
gingerwroot.com
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:39 amThank you so very much for the kind words Ginger!
Terra Dawn
March 17, 2016 at 12:31 amGah!!! You’re getting me all excited for spring!! 😀 I think I’m going to have to hit up my local nursery tomorrow. Tomorrow was a lovely 70 something degrees!!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:38 amThanks so much Terra! I know, I can’t wait to hit up my local garden center and get plants as soon as it gets a little warmer outside. I’m so excited!
Jennifer Ostroski
March 16, 2016 at 11:04 pmYour photos really make me feel like Spring is right around the corner, beautiful… love them!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:36 amThank you so much Jennifer! 🙂
Dave
March 16, 2016 at 10:32 pmIt’s so exciting to feel Spring coming back, isn’t it? Your photos are really beautiful!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:35 amIt definitely is! Excited to see all the flowers blooming again 🙂 Thanks Dave!
Joce
March 16, 2016 at 8:15 pmSo lovely! I love coming here to see all the beautiful flowers!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:34 amThank you Joce!
Vivi M
March 16, 2016 at 7:56 pmI love the signs of spring and your photography is so pretty 🙂
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Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:32 amThanks Vivi!
Wendy
March 16, 2016 at 4:20 pmYour photos are beautiful. I’ve been thinking about taking a photography class, and some of your photos have motivated me to go for it!
Thefreckledrose
March 25, 2016 at 12:31 amThank you Wendy! That is awesome to hear and I appreciate the kind words 🙂