“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” Ranier Marie Rilke
my neighbor’s dogwoods are just beginning to bloom – love their light-green spring color
I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~Ruth Stout
And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast
rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.
~Percy Bysshe Shelley, “The Sensitive Plant”
the white of spring comes in the form of old and new plants
That God once loved a garden we learn in Holy writ.
And seeing gardens in the Spring I well can credit it.
~Winifred Mary Letts
Helleboros are proving to be one of the best plants for my garden – I’m going to move some to the west side of the house – I’ve been told they can withstand the early morning shade and hot late day sun.
the color of new leaves enchants me – the rose bushes are leafing out beautifully as well as the blooming shrubs-early leaf colors show tinges of red
while strolling through the garden, I was followed by two of our cats – they were enjoying each other’s company and awaiting my attention
some of the azaleas are already blooming – from deep within the shrub – the snap dragons are another stalwart plant in my garden
The first day of spring in our Central Georgia garden began quite cloudy and chilly. On Monday we had severe thunderstorms march through – many had trees downed causing power outages – we fared quite well, although the tin on the carport was loosened and curled toward the house – we did get heavy rain and wind – but not the hail that many did get – so heavy it looked like snow.
on spring’s first chilly day, the sun began to break through the clouds giving hope to the potential of a beautiful day
spring is here showing it’s marvelous colors – there’s a certain confidence in the rhythm of things -
Winter season is passing – it will linger here and there barely giving way to the cheerfulness of spring, but spring will win over. and as the words to the song, ‘Only the Beginning‘ by Downhere, there’s a surge of hope in our hearts nowing the promised time of spring is here.
‘It’s only beginning it’s true -Just when I thought my time was through -Oh the stirring I feel inside -Is the voice I know I cannot deny -The surge of hope and full acceptance -Freedom deep as the blue -This is only the beginning -Press ahead forget what’s behind, forget what’s behind – And the good work, He is still perfecting ‘
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I am sharing this post with these Delightsome blog parties:
Mosaic Monday ~ The Little Red House
Metamorphosis Monday ~ Between Naps on the Porch
Wow Us Wednesday ~ Savvy Southern Style
Open House Party ~ No Minimalist Here
The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays
Be Inspired ~ Common Ground
Home ~ Rose Chintz Cottage
Open House ~ Bernideen’s Teatime Blog
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. 
I love all of your pretty Spring flowers in these collages. I’m enjoying a nice day and hope you are, too. I’m off to visit the site you mentioned! Thanks!
Oh yes! This is what spring is supposed to look like! Lovely! Happy first day of spring!
Good morning, Kathy!
What a beautiful way to start my day. Your postcard mosaics are a delight. Yes, Spring is finally here!
Have a happy day, my friend.
Blesings,
Carolynn xo
Hi Kathy, your post today is a Happy one! Your pics are awesome…Love love your gardens! I especially love your Kitties… They are as jewels in the garden…esp. the black one! Wishing you a Happy Spring, and hope your day is filled with sunshine.
Warmest Regards,
I can’t wait to see blooms here!! My dogwoods should open in a couple weeks! Your pictures are lovely!
Blessings,
Leslie
Good Morning, Kathy. Your post is beautiful and so are your spring flowers. We are having a rainy day today for the first day of spring, but it just means that the ‘real’ spring will have more beautiful flowers. I love all your quotes and just want you to know that I didn’t copy you. Good minds just think alike, I guess. Seems like I’ve said that before!..Happy Wednesday..Judy
wish i have a garden like yours! i only have a small flower bed with roses…… oh and weeds lol
thank you for stopping by my blog, you are so sweet!
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I have so many weeds – lots of work ahead of me
Kathy,
I think I need some hellebores……
Oh my! All your flowers look sooo gorgeous!! Glad to hear that the storms didn’t do any real damage to your home or gardens.
I have been waiting for spring’s arrival here in northern Indiana, but she seems to be delayed. Perhaps she’s held up at the airport by all the security checks she has to go through nowadays. LOL! We have snow this morning with temps in the teens, but it’s not supposed to hang around long.
That’s too funny!
Kathy, everything is so pretty. I love Dogwood trees. I had a bush but it didn’t survive. Really want to try a tree. Can’t wait till my garden is full of blooms! Still in the clean up stage. My Hellebores are coming up nicely.
hugs,
Jann
Oh, what a glorious sight to see all those gorgeous blooms, Kathy! I won’t see them for a while yet as winter still has a strangle hold on our Island. Love all the poetry too. Thanks for sharing at my HOME and have a lovely week.
Easter blessings,
Sandi
Beautiful!