Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Signs of Spring

In the back of my garden in a far, far corner I planted this peach tree. It is a special variety for planting in areas that receive little winter chill. Every year it is the first of my fruit trees to bloom and even if  it didn't produce fruit I would love it for it's visual impact alone. 



Delicate, candy pink blooms cover the entire tree...


when they slowly fall off the green leaves will appear...


followed by the beginings of the fruit.


I love looking at the blue sky through the flowering branches ~ so beautiful

 Underneath this dog stands duty, unfortunately he doesn't frighten away the squirrels possums or  birds which find the peaches as equally tasty as I do!

The pot in the back contains a Clematis vine which clamours up the birdhouse post and produces the prettiest purple flowers, but that all comes much later for now the tree supplies all of the glory.



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20 comments:

  1. hostess of the humble bungalowFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Pink buds of beauty. Clever that you planted that tree to be a harbinger of the Spring.
    Nice contrast of blue sky and pink petals:)

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  2. HeatherFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    The pink buds are so very pretty! The birdhouse peeking in the background is awfully cute too!

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  3. Fresh Vanilla For CFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    LOVE all those pretty pink flowers. I would love to have one of those trees in my yard. They remind me of candy;)
    Have a great night
    ~Cheryl

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  4. Grandma Barb's This and ThatFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    The photos are lovely. The blue sky showing through the blossoms is very striking. I really like the birdhouse with the blossoms too.

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  5. LindaFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Very pretty! I have one bloom on our peach tree!

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  6. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~February 16, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    No spring yet here in my part of Ontario but I've thoroughly enjoyed looking at yours. Your photos are really gorgeous and I love the contrast of the brilliant blue sky with those perfect pink blossoms!

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  7. Musings from Kim K.February 16, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Gorgeous blossoms. Your photos are always inspiring.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Ha! The only blossoms I'm seeing these days are on my breakfast cups--I have a new pattern, Riviera by Bernardaud, and I'm loving it. It's just too early to even think of blooms here in Chicago, and honestly, it wouldn't feel right if we did have them. Give me winter for just a little while longer and then a beautiful Spring.

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  9. CJ FossFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Great pictures of peach blossoms and bird cages! Just my favorite things! Thanks for posting. ~CJ

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  10. Grandma Linda's DaydreamsFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Just beautiful, your pink peach blossoms. Too early here though. But I've seen robins, and I don't think they ever flew south for the winter at all. We have some spring fowering bulbs sending up some leaf tips. We've had a pretty mild winter.
    Your photos are wonderful!
    Blessings, Linda

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  11. TriciaFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Oh, that looks so beautiful! I wish I could see signs of spring here...glad there's no snow though. Hope you have a good weekend :)

    xo

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  12. poppilinnstudiosFebruary 18, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    What pretty pink blossoms. There are a few signs of Spring around here-I see the crocus leaves popping out of the ground.
    Hopefully Spring will arrive soon!
    -Lynn

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  13. Alvas Hobby og Garden BirdFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Hello!
    So incredibly beautiful blooming in your garden :)
    Here in Norway we have a lot of snow yet ... hope spring comes soon :))
    Have a nice new week!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 19, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. We are months away from Spring here, but I can dream looking at your photos.
    Karen

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  15. CarolynFebruary 19, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I love seeing your beautiful signs of spring-but no sign of it here for awhile.
    I love the birdhouse too.

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  16. Life in RehabFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    I was telling my husband just today about how beautiful your garden is, and catching up on posts hasn't failed to delight!

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  17. ornellaFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    favolosiiiiiiiiiiiiiii che voglia di primavera! I love your garden! kisses,my dear

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  18. Pat@Back Porch MusingsFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    So lovely Adrienne. I am keeping an eye on the Kwanzan Cherry in our backyard. We have had temps out of the ordinary this winter. Trees are budding, during Feb, in NE MO.

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  19. AdrienneFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Your peach tree is beautiful! I enjoyed seeing blue sky peaking through the branches of your tree. Our skies are gray today - but it's not raining!
    ~Adrienne~

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  20. KathyFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Hello Adrienne, I think Peach blossoms are so beautiful! I wish I had a tree! I tried a patio version, but it didn't make it. Love the image of the flowers against the sky! Thank you for sharing this lovely garden with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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