Spring Fever
By DB
@dgobucks226 (35809)
April 17, 2021 7:55pm CST
I thought I would share this photo I took of one of my Cleveland (Bradford) Pear Trees. I was inspired by @CarolDM recent photo of her neighbor's Pear tree. Despite the name no pears grow on them. I could say they are both males, lol, but actually, these are ornamental trees. A tree admired for it's beautiful leaves not it's fruit. 
Anyway, there are many things which signal winter's over and spring is here like more daylight, warmer weather, and the arrival of summer birds. But this Cleveland Pear tree is the first real sign for me that spring time is here for good! And come May my Cherry Blossom tree follows with it's blooms. Yes, seeing spring colors from those awakening flowers, shrubs and trees, is a true wonder of nature and God's gift to us.
Spring is the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals arrive in abundance and the earth seems to be reborn again. Farmers and gardeners plant their seeds and wait for their crops to grow.
It's a time to enjoy before the lazy days of summer arrive to wreck havoc and make maintaining your garden's beauty more difficult. So, enjoy, time to venture out, smell the flowers and soak up the innocence that is Spring. 
Question for today: What things signals spring time to you? I'm sure there are many...
Photo- mine
Anyway, there are many things which signal winter's over and spring is here like more daylight, warmer weather, and the arrival of summer birds. But this Cleveland Pear tree is the first real sign for me that spring time is here for good! And come May my Cherry Blossom tree follows with it's blooms. Yes, seeing spring colors from those awakening flowers, shrubs and trees, is a true wonder of nature and God's gift to us.
Spring is the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals arrive in abundance and the earth seems to be reborn again. Farmers and gardeners plant their seeds and wait for their crops to grow.
It's a time to enjoy before the lazy days of summer arrive to wreck havoc and make maintaining your garden's beauty more difficult. So, enjoy, time to venture out, smell the flowers and soak up the innocence that is Spring.
Question for today: What things signals spring time to you? I'm sure there are many...
Photo- mine16 people like this
14 responses
@much2say (56545)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Apr 21
I asked Carol if they did bear pears - got my answer 
. Your tree is beautiful! I have a cherry tree (non-fruit bearing) and it just started blooming. Here, it gets warm right after our non-winter. We have an ash tree that suddenly grows leaves like crazy then, along with all the plant/bloom growth in the area. Actually my neighbor is the avid gardener of our street . . . when I see her working in the front yard, then I know spring has started 
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. Your tree is beautiful! I have a cherry tree (non-fruit bearing) and it just started blooming. Here, it gets warm right after our non-winter. We have an ash tree that suddenly grows leaves like crazy then, along with all the plant/bloom growth in the area. Actually my neighbor is the avid gardener of our street . . . when I see her working in the front yard, then I know spring has started .3 people like this
@much2say (56545)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Apr 21
@dgobucks226 I looked at our blooms closer today . . . they are already frying in the sun. But then today it also got colder and for a few more days . . . I don't know how the tree will react. Yah, they are a clean up job when they get to the ground!!
Oh yes, doing your own planting is satisfying!! My dad was a gardener by occupation, but I didn't really get into gardening until last year (thanks pandemic lockdown) - although I've had plants here and there in pots throughout the years.
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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24 Apr 21
@much2say Cherry blooms don't last long in my state. A good rainstorm has washed them off the tree in the past. Spring weather can be somewhat unpredictable which I think contributes to the blooms short duration.
I picked up my gardening habit from my Mom. She just loved being out there planting stuff.
@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Thankyou. Wish those blooms remained through the summer. They add so much to my yard Cherry trees are really beautiful in full bloom. Although they make quite a mess when the flowers fall off
Same in my neighborhood although most of my neighbors have landscapers to do it 
I prefer planting them myself and watching the finished product. Much more satisfying!
Cherry trees are really beautiful in full bloom. Although they make quite a mess when the flowers fall off
Same in my neighborhood although most of my neighbors have landscapers to do it I prefer planting them myself and watching the finished product. Much more satisfying! 1 person likes this
@shaggin (72557)
• United States
21 Apr 21
@dgobucks226 oh gosh how I would love plum trees that’s my favorite fruit! Plum jelly sounds tasty!
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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24 Apr 21
@shaggin It is very tasty jelly. 
It would be great to have my own supply to can..
It would be great to have my own supply to can..1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Yes, the flowering looks just like snowballs, lol.
I have a couple of plum trees in my back yard that are supposed to bear fruit. I've seen some berries but still awaiting a real crop to make plum jelly.
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@RebeccasFarm (90577)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 Apr 21
Gorgeous DB!!
Birds the birds are always spring..they have lovely songs
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@RebeccasFarm (90577)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Apr 21
@dgobucks226 Wonder why they call these pear trees if no pears come from them
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Thanks. Absolutely! The birds singing us their specific tunes is a great sign. My yard is full of robins now.
Seeing Kids riding their bikes or playing in the park is another sign of spring time.
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@LadyDuck (472253)
• Switzerland
20 Apr 21
@dgobucks226 It is a shame that those flowers only last a few days, the smell is also wonderful.
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Wow! Impressive photo Anna. What color! Looks like a mountain of snowfall
Yes, Daffodils come up early here too.
Yes, Daffodils come up early here too.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (183251)
• United States
18 Apr 21
Beautiful tree. Trees are in bloom everywhere up here right now. The longer days and the warmer temps are my favorite spring things.
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@LindaOHio (183251)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@dgobucks226 We are supposed to get 2" of slushy s**w tomorrow! I am not a happy camper!
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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24 Apr 21
@LindaOHio Wow! That's a late snow 
I went to college in Ohio (Ohio State) and really enjoyed the spring weather there. You must be located more to the north, right?
I went to college in Ohio (Ohio State) and really enjoyed the spring weather there. You must be located more to the north, right?1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Yes, and no more snow, ha ha. Being able to open the windows again and enjoying a light breeze to air out your house is another great sign of spring..
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@kaylachan (72759)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Apr 21
Less cold snaps and more consistant warmer weather. More rain, too.
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Yes, Florida's rainy season. I'm familiar with those having stayed there.
Seeing Kids riding their bikes or playing in the park is another sign of spring time.
I enjoy doing my gardening during spring time. Of course it's not as warm as Florida that time of year, lol.
@rebelann (113078)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Apr 21
Hmmmm, spring .......... well considering that my elm trees usually show their seeds around mid February I'd say that's the first sign. Of course here we only have 2 seesaw seasons and summer. Right now the weather can go anywhere from 50f to 90f or maybe even higher but generally the really cold days are few and far between.
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
I see. Not very predictable weather for planting flowers and shrubs leading to short life spans. Are there any flowers/plants which do well in El Paso? Do you have any fun things to do when you do get the occasional springtime weather.
Opening the windows again and enjoying a light breeze to air out your house is a sign of spring for me. And of course, spring cleaning, ugh...
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Flowers definitely signal spring. Other things in the US which signal springtime are kids riding their bikes or playing at parks. Perfect temperatures, lots more sunshine and people working outside in the garden.
Going out to enjoy nature and and your favorite activities is another spring sign.
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@Shavkat (140158)
• Philippines
20 Apr 21
@dgobucks226 I do agree with you. Spring's weather is not too hot and cold.
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Thanks! Very pretty tree in bloom....Opening the windows again and enjoying a light breeze to air out your house is another great thing about spring.
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Many wonderful signs it's spring.
Perfect temperatures, lots more sunshine and working outside in the garden are sign's of spring time.
Opening the windows again and enjoying a light breeze to air out your house.
Going out to enjoy nature and and your favorite activities.
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@sallypup (61913)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Apr 21
@dgobucks226 The house looks nice. I am into architecture.
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@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Thanks for your nice compliments. The house was originally built in the 1950's as a summer home. It was later added onto. I believe it would be classified as a Colonial style home.
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Well lucky you. The smell of springtime 
@dgobucks226 (35809)
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20 Apr 21
Yes, Daffodils pop up here first too. Another pretty color flower.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
@dgobucks226 They are like sunshine flowers.
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