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| Fragrant flowers on the ornamental tree |
After the Rains
Late to arrive and late to warm, spring is slowly unfurling itself. Many early blossoms are just now blooming; lily of the valley and columbines, lilacs and magnolias are showing off in the sun-filled day that has followed a rain-soaked week. These plants bring patches of colour and scent to our verdant landscape which is just beginning to flourish. So fresh, so lovely. Ah, spring. |
| The scent that fills our home: lily of the valley |
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| Buds just beginning to open on the deeply fragrant lilac |
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| The magnolia -- an early bloomer whose flowers have since dropped |
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| The oh-so-sweet and hearty columbine |
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| And as night falls the sky turns a velvet shade of indigo |
Images D. Sleziak
