More signs of Spring
Our earliest spring violet. Marsh Violet (Viola palustris). Though it looks white, it is usually described as being purple to blue. These guys have just a touch of purple.

The native Red-flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) is a welcome sight in the early spring. Nothing brightens up a day better than these pretty red blooms.

Another early spring bloomer is Winter Hazel. Bare stems with bright yellow flowers and red stamens make a striking statement in the garden.

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KarenK from the OR C wrote:
Lovely pictures — nice close-up work! Thanks for sharing.
Posted on 21-Mar-07 at 12:58 pm | Permalink
bev wrote:
Stunning, just stunning photograpy. Makes me want to head for the hills with my camera and see what is going on up there. Love visiting your blog, there is always something different!
Posted on 21-Mar-07 at 2:52 pm | Permalink
Sheila wrote:
Beautiful pics! It must truly be spring in your area. Here in Michigan we have just seen the snow melt. I know that spring is on its way because we have now entered the ’season of mud.’
Posted on 21-Mar-07 at 6:56 pm | Permalink
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Posted on 21-Mar-07 at 8:46 pm | Permalink
Jennifer wrote:
how beautiful. I really love the currant and the winter hazel.
Isn’t amazing how much variation in flower color their can be in a species. White violets seem like such a rarity.
Posted on 27-Mar-07 at 7:43 am | Permalink
Nurhanne wrote:
Just beautiful- especially the currant.
Posted on 01-Apr-07 at 12:12 am | Permalink