On the second and fourth Thursday of the month, I participate in #ThursdayTreeLove, with a picture of one or more trees.
Where I live in the Northeast United States, this is the time of year where winter and spring converge. It is still winter according to the calendar, but we have unseasonably mild weather right now. Our snow cover, a constant companion since December, is melting and where the ground is bare of snow, spring bulbs are popping up.
Even the trees are feeling the secret signal to come out of dormancy. Sap is rising. Maple farmers are harvesting the sap of sugar maple trees, and boiling to make syrup and other yummies is in progress.
This tree, photographed yesterday at the Broome County library on the edge of downtown Binghamton, New York is showing remnants of tiny fruit from last year- and swelling buds. It's hard to see the buds with my iPhone SE first generation picture, but they are there. When the leaf out signal is given, they will be ready.
Yesterday, the sky was clear blue - something we don't get in the heart of winter, hardly ever.
Aaaah.
Joining Parul and other tree loving bloggers for the first March 2021 #ThursdayTreeLove.
P.S. If you've been wondering if I will participate in the Blogging from A to Z April challenge this year, I should have a post up in the next several days discussing that. I still haven't made my decision as of this morning.
OM gosh. blue blue skies. My face!
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I’m ready for spring. Can’t wait to see leaves on the trees.
ReplyDeleteLove this time of year, as you said a blending of winter and spring, but we can feel the warmth coming!
ReplyDeleteThe sky is a very pretty blue.
ReplyDeleteEarliest whispers of Spring ... Natures gift of glorious weather after some gruelling cold months. The trees are gearing for a burst of new growth! Like you , i am still undecided about the AtoZ this year...
ReplyDeleteLoved the way you have framed the picture:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely blue. It makes a great background for that leafless tree.
ReplyDeleteWe've also been having some pretty blue skies after a storm last week.
Spring's almost here!!!
Have a good week, Alana. :)
I love the blue and that the weather is changing and it's time for warmth. Thanks for joining, Alana. See you on the 25th!
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