Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Spring's Early Vist

Spring visited early this year!  My azaleas began blooming the end of January, and now they have come and gone.  In their place, is the lovely wisteria "tree" my husband planted and trained several years ago. 
Its lovely purple, grape-like blossoms fill the air with its special sweet fragrance.
Can't you just smell it?
It sits nestled in the shadow of the bare pecan trees in the front yard.
Hope as I may that Spring truly is here to stay, those pecan trees tell me a different story.  Its a well-known southern fact that spring may come to visit, but never stays until the tiny, tender green leaves burst forth on the bare branches of the old pecan trees.  
I check them almost daily, waiting to see the smallest hint of green. 

The buds are swollen, but patience must prevail; they come when they are ready.  Not a minute sooner.

6 comments:

  1. So beautiful....I could come here every day just to look around. Thank you for the sweet comment I am so sorry about your daughter. I really appreciate you sharing that with me. I love your Etsy shop. I love all things vintage! Thanks again sweet lady!

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  2. I love love this tree, I just saw one the other day and told Mom, look I want one of those..lovely enjoy your day..with love Janice

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  3. The wisteria is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing on Etsy Garden Party! Wish I could get a whiff of it!

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  4. Oh boy, Wisteria! Looooove that tree! You can just smell it thru the screen!

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  5. I am new to blogging, and enjoy visiting other lovely blogs so much it is taking me some time to actually get launched. Your blog is one of the most beautiful I have seen! It is such a pleasure to sit here and admire your talent. I adore your wisteria!
    Many Blessings,
    Carol xx

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  6. Hi Sweet Friend, I love hearing that info about the pecan trees forecasting the weather.
    Your Wisteria is gorgeous and I just love the color. I know the fragrance is divine as our neighbor has one and just walking outside your catch the heavenly scent.
    Thank you for stopping by and entering my giveaway. Good luck.
    Sending big hugs your way.
    XO Celestina Marie

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