The Pasque flower transformation has begun! And it’s a unique sight indeed! The wondrous, colorful spring tulips are now winding down. Our late season snow, cool temps and moisture appears to have produced a bumper crop. Even the grounds-keepers of my fav garden to photograph noted the abundance of botanical and wildflower tulips this year.
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in the Rockies, Spring is a veritable roller-coaster ride of weather. Winter is not ready to loosen its grip with its late season snow, while Spring is fighting for authority. In these unpredictable conditions, blooming tulips abound. Wild species tulips in countless varieties along with their more well-known hybridized brethren brighten the landscape. Needless to
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Along my flower photography journey, there have been many new discoveries – especially in early spring. So like the Dwarf Iris – which have been such a pleasant surprise, the discovery of Pasque Flowers has been a delight. Another brave little flower that endures the unpredictable spring elements. It’s another trooper for sure! Some History
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Nick-naming them Spring’s Little Soldiers coming across these little Dwarf Iris opened up a whole new world of flower discovery. Initially I had no idea what they were, let alone that they made their appearance in early spring. Crocus generally seem to be some of the first flowers to bloom in early spring. But these little
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After the Heavy Wet March Snow… After the heavy wet March snow permeates the soil with moisture, Crocus flowers spring to life. Often these determined little flowers are poking right through the snow after a spring storm. They seem unfazed by the cold wet elements! Coming in colors that vary from white, yellow and different
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After an extremely dry winter and a too close for comfort February Wildfire scare, March snow was a welcome reprieve! The heavy wet snow is just what the trees and soil needed to prepare for the soon to follow, early Spring flower blooms. March in Colorado tends to be the snowiest month. Great for the
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