Signs of Spring.

@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
United States
March 21, 2010 9:29am CST
Spring has always been my favorite time of the year & am always excited to see signs of it especially buttercups. When i see them i'm like YES, it's finally here, yea!! Last week i saw the first ones. Wish i had a yard full of them but don't have a one. Did also see a sign of spring that i didn't like. I had a stinking fly in my house, the nerve of that little nasty booger coming in. I don't usually have to many even in the hot summertime so he was getting an early start. He didn't get much of one when i got through w/him, lol. This week my two bradford pear trees have budded out & getting ready to bloom. Wonderful!!What signs do u look for in anticipation of better weather on it's way??
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
21 Mar 10
I live in the high desert of NM. This year the bradford pear trees I have in my driveway bloomed before the little yellow flowers in the desert. Usually you can tell when spring's arrived when the yellow and purple flowers of the desert start to bloom. The yellow ones are here. (Oh, and my penstemons are getting ready to start growing and I haven't even pruned them from last fall's growth.)
@BarBaraPrz (47274)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Mar 10
Penstemons? I had to look that up. What color are yours?
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
tHANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE HOFFERP, i BET IT IS BEAUTIFUL THERE. tHANKS FOR SHARING. hAPPY SUNDAY TO U.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
Hey Barb, share your knowledge please. what are they? thanks. jo
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
21 Mar 10
You are lucky to live in a four seasons world. You enjoy each changes of seasons and see the spring of new blooms of flowers and changes in the scenic views. Being in tropical country we either suffer the long droughts as it is now or the wet season that brings in torrential rains and thunderstorms which often caused a lot of internet disruptions. But now my mango trees are flowering and in a few months time we will be loaded with mangoes again.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
21 Mar 10
Mangoes are nice to eat unlike durians which have a kind of rotten smell and not to the likings of many western people. My mangoes trees gave me a lot of fruits last year and I make sure this year I have to sell some of them as a lot went to the garbage bins last year.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
I have never heard of durians. . Can u describe the taste of mangoes?
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
Thanks for responding. The seasons are nice. Bet u wouldn't believe me if i told u i have never eaten mangoes. . I see them in the grocery but as high as food is i don'tbuy things i never tried afraid that i want like them.
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
21 Mar 10
I'm seeing trees flowering and wild flowers blooming - but March and April are our big month of flowers - hope last night didn't kill too many.
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
22 Mar 10
we didn't, but we often don't get snow when other places north do just a whole lot of cold temps! And wind - lots of wind
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
Did y'all get snow to. Had an e-mail from a friend in dallas that said he did. I hope wasn't anything hurt . Thanks for responding.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
I hate cold winter wind. Glad y'all didn't get snow. Happy monday.
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@Margajoe (4728)
• Germany
21 Mar 10
Yes, me too. I am so happy that the weather is getting warmer. Only two weeks ago, everything was covered in ice and snow. 3 days ago I say the first flowers and the tempature has gone up. No more snow and ice. Took out my other coat. I love to see the flowers too. The people all seem more happy too.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
Thanks fopr responding. Everything gets so ugly in the winter that i just love when everything gets to greening up. Happy sunday to u.
• Estonia
22 Mar 10
I think it's far to talk about the real spring in our country. There is still lots of snow around and it could be warmer, as it is now. However, there are some signs that start to show the presence of the incoming spring. The weather is getting warmer now, the snow is melting. However, forecasters say that the upcoming week will bring a new wave of cold, perhaps even some snow. I hope they're not right, because I don't want the winter to return once again.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Thanks for your response. I don't know how much u like snow but i hate it. We don't normally have alot but the whole month of feb. we got a bunch. That made me even happier to see signs of spring this year. Have good week.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
I have never been fond of snow not even when i wasa child. I get tired of real quick but thankfully i don't 'have' to get out in it now since i am retired.
• Estonia
22 Mar 10
Normally I kind of like snow in winter, but this year we had A LOT of snow and it stayed for even more than three winter months. So yea, I am kind of tired of snow too. Regards, Biomech.
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@rosegardens (3034)
• United States
21 Mar 10
I just love the warm sunshine and not having to wear a coat! I planted some crocus last fall and they did begin to bloom already, but the pesky rabbits picked them. So I still have no colorful flowers to enjoy! Where is Elmer Fudd when you need him? The trees are beginning to bud, and the daffodils and tulips are lifting their sleepy heads to awaken in April.
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@BarBaraPrz (47274)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Mar 10
"Kill the wabbit, kill the wabbit..."
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
Thanks for responding, rose. I know that was very aggravating for the rabboits to do that & hard work to. Little crocus are so sweet i think. Anything blooming i like. Happy sunday to u.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
21 Mar 10
LIlies coming up some should be bloomed by now but nope and our Mulberry Tree its a fruitless one but still gets things on it and they are falling off the trees makes a mess int the yard and I have my Tomatoes planted.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Lilies are usually bloomed by Easter but dont think they will this year as I see nothing coming up thru leaves to bloom.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
my lilies are up to but it's way too early here for blooms. Hope your tomatoes do well. I love them. Thanks for responding.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
22 Mar 10
Lots of green, flowers and warmer weather.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
23 Mar 10
I'm ready for anything that looks like spring. I am sure everybody is. Thanks for responding.
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
22 Mar 10
For us the first sign of spring is always tulips. It doesn't matter if it's -20 and there's still 2 feet of snow, when March comes those things are coming up no matter what! It was kind of neat that Saturday was the official first day of spring and that's the day I noticed the tulips and a few other things had started to poke through in the front flower beds. Of course today there's almost a foot of fresh snow on the ground so so much for that!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
23 Mar 10
Oh MY, more snow, bless your heart. Hope we don't get anymore "ever', lol. Tulips are pretty little things. I hope they are hearty . Thanks for responding.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
24 Mar 10
I loook for the tulips and the irises popping up in front of the house. I have also been peeking at my little rose bushes. I planted them last year and I can not wait to get some roses. They are looking very nice so far. I am so happy that warm weather is just around the corner.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
24 Mar 10
I'm glad to , Jen. I love spring. I hope your roses do well. One of my customers at the shop had over a 100 rose bushes. They were just beautiful. She use to bring a huge bouquet every year. Her roses were the talk of the town. Thanks for your response.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Well there have been signs here and there that spring is here. Of course, for all the signs that spring is here, there are a few signs that winter is not leaving without a fight for the year. The fact remains is while there has been some good weather, there has been some dismal, cold weather, especially over the weekend. Which is a shame, as Friday was rather warm, so warm that I was able to get a walk in. Unfortunately, a couple of days later, snow made a cameo appearance, but thankfully did not stick around for too long. Still, there are signs of spring here in there, in the middle of all of the dismal weather that I never want to see again for the rest of my life. Yet, will come back to haunt me. It will be fairly warm, nice and sunny for pretty much the entire week. The greatest sign to me when spring has sprung is when the weather is nice for an extended period of time.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
23 Mar 10
Thanks for your response. I'm sure everyone is ready for some nice weather. I love it when i can open the doors & windows.
• United Arab Emirates
21 Mar 10
Wish i was in the US to experience and enjoy it
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
Thanks for your response. I'll do all i can & wish u were in the u.s. to. It's a good place to be. Happy sunday to u.
• United Arab Emirates
21 Mar 10
Have fun my friends,Africa is havin a gud one 2
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• Romania
22 Mar 10
my favorite sign of spring is the cherry blossoms definitely, I love to go to picnic under a cherry tree with friends, simply love it !
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
That does sound like fun. Haven't been on a picnic in years. Thanks for your response. Happy monday.
@dhablue (122)
• Indonesia
22 Mar 10
If spring of season come..I must be go to bali and recreation over there, If evening comes you will sell sunset on the sky..and many things that I like overthere!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Thanks for your responsse & WELCOME TO MYLOT. I hope u get to go soon & have a good time. Happy monday.
@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
21 Mar 10
First and foremost, sunshine and warmth. Then crocus, grape hyacinth, creeping phlox, forsythia, and fruit trees all blooming. We have had snow in April the last two years, I sure hope we are done.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
I love the sunshine to but it has rained 'all' day long here. I sure hope y'all are done w/the snow to. Hope we are to. Thanks for responding,
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
22 Mar 10
when can i experience the type of weather/season you got there, my friend? it would be an exciting weather change for us too. after the drought, the rain lightly coming. we already have a light showers from above. but still not too much and we don't want to have another experience of floods. but you know, after the drought, and the light rains, who will be more happy to have the summer. they said, it is officially summer in the Philippines. but who will be the happiest people now, now that it is summer?
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
I hope u have nice weather but guess u don't have seasons there like we do. I would love to have spring the year round. I hope y'all don't get too much rain where there is a scare of floods. I think it has been a strange winter everywhere, thanks for responding.Happy monday.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
We only have summer and rainy season in our country. But the most awaited season is from December to February when we experience cold weather. It feels like heaven to me. Summer is one hot season for us so although we enjoy the summer activities such as going to the beach, I still hope our summer is not this hot. I hope the weather is always like Christmas. I like it when I look at the sky and it is cloudy and then the wind is cold and breezy. It keeps the weather cold.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Good morning & thanks for responding. Seasons are nice. I use to like summer & i still do as long as i'm in the house where it is cool, lol. Hot weather bothers me anymore but spring has always been my fave. I love it when everything starts greening up & budding out. Things get so ugly in the winter,Have a great monday.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
22 Mar 10
There is one spring flower that all Texans look forward to seeing in abundance. There are earlier blooming flowers, but the bluebonnet is everyone's favorite. It is our state flower with good reason. Picture a field covered in bluebonnets and just a few orangy red Indian paintbrush to break up the solid blue.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Good Morning & thanks for your response. I know that field of blue bonnets ios a beautiful sight to see. U will have to put a picture of them own so we all can see. Have a happy monday.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
21 Mar 10
I really love Spring too. I haven't seen any buttercups yet but I can't wait until I do. I look for the buds on the trees, rabbits and the first flowers of the season like crocuses and daffodils. Not to mention the grass finally starting to turn green again.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Mar 10
SPRING IS A BEAUTIFUL time of the year to me.I love when everything starts turning green & budding out. I was tickled to see the buttercups, MADE ME FEEL BETTER AUTOMATICALLY, LOL. Thanks for responding.
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Hi Jo...the first thing I always notice is the singing of the spring birds...they just sound different! And then there are the bulbs sending little shoots from the ground and the "peepers" singing in the ponds. Those are my favorite signs that spring is on its way :) Karen
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Mar 10
tHANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE, kAREN. Soooo good to see u back on here. I like the birds to. Didn't think of them. I'm very glad spring is here.