The clematis are blooming . . .
And a climbing rose . . .
I walked out back and this butterfly (A Spicebush Swallowtail, I think) landed on my hand . . .
But eventually it found the rhododendron . . .
And at last the rain came! It's been dry and a nice downpour is most welcome. . .
April showers bring May flowers, they say. . .
I think almost everything is already blooming.
19 comments:
Why there you are! I missed you this morning, being my "first-cuppa-reading" usually. Yes to the rain. Yes to beautiful flowers and a butterfly that thought you were it's mamma.
I had the post scheduled for just after midnight as usual but for whatever reason, Blogger chose not to post it then. Ah, Blogger....
Ooh I like your koi pond- is it much trouble?
Beautiful butterfly and flowers. It has been such a gorgeous Spring.
Beautiful photos! Blogger wasn't letting me post comments last night......
I've had that problem on some other blogs, Rick. Weird.
The pond is pretty easily maintained. The filter has to be cleaned maybe every other week in summer time and that's it. No koi, just ordinary goldfish.
Lovely photos, Vicki! This rain is wonderful, isn't it? Most welcome to our parched soil...
It really is early for rhododendron---everything seems to be about a month ahead this year. My clematis aren't blooming yet, but will be soon. It's looking like my Autumn Joy sedum will be Summer Joy this year. :-)
You have some beautiful butterflies in your neck of the woods.
Your beautiful pictures brighten my day. I look forward to your posts AND love your books. Have you considered entering your photos in any contests? You are talented in capturing the beauty of your surroundings, thanks for sharing them. I love the rain!
Bless you, Vicki.
Beautiful photos, as usual, Vicki. And Blogger has been giving me fits all week. Maybe they were bought out by my local telephone co-op? Jim
As always, thank you for opening my eyes to the beauty around.
The flowers are wonderful Vicki! Blogger can really be a pain some time.
Thank you again for this lovely walk in your garden and from one beautiful flower to another. Have a great day tomorrow!
The flowers are breathtaking but that butterfly just did me in. What a magnificent creature. Thanks for sharing I love seeing the pictures of your North Carolina flora, fawna and critters!
Susie at Puddle Jumper Creations
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Gorgeous!..
JJRod'z
Vicki, I am so enjoying visiting your site, and seeing where you live through your creative eyes...I may now have to add North Carolina to an area of my Country Dreams.
(I know that I also must delve into your novels. Let me mention that my favorite crime writer is Ian Rankin.)
xo
Your place is such a treat!
Is that a Percy Wiseman rhododendron? Have one of those that looks very similar. I love the colors. Lovely photos.
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