A Beautiful Spring

Spring burst upon us here in Western North Carolina with a vengeance over the past two weeks. In an amazing twist, the super cold and snowy winter seems to have invigorated all the plants.

These daffodils have faded now, but I wanted to share them with you...

The forsythia was beautiful and made a golden arch for my pathway steps.

The tulips...

I've never seen so many blooms on the flowering quince:

If the beauty I see around me is any indication, it's going to be a great year for gardening!