more signs of spring
I meandered up north the last couple of days. I haven’t sorted through the many number of photos I snapped, but the flowers seemed to be easiest to post for now.
Oregon grape.
A wild Aster
Ribes Sanguineum (or red-flowering currant)
I couldn’t believe that the wild rhododendrons are blooming already. 
The ‘shrooms are popping up. Pity I don’t know enough about them to feel safe picking or eating them. The only ones I do know are Morels. 
Last, but not least… I got a kick out of this sign. I’m guessing people were thinking the stream was a ‘wishing well’. 
These are really so very beautiful, Gunta. My fav is the pink flower.
I’m assuming you meant the darker pink one as your fav. I’ve been told by a friend that it’s a Ribes Sanguineum (or a flowering currant). They all grow wild around here. Things are just barely starting to bloom in my yard, but I should take a walk about for some of my neighboring flowers that are popping up here and there.
I enjoyed spring that radiates so strongly in your photos – wonderful, Gunta. And the sign…yes, a reminder like that might be rather helpful now and then
Well I keep trying to send some to you folks who are still yearning to see some buds and blossoms here or there. SOON!!!
Your photos speak to how beautiful Oregon is in the springtime.
I think Oregon is beautiful year round, but that’s ’cause I’m a bit prejudiced, I suppose.
As you have the right to be!
Very nice, Gunta…very welcoming….
Welcoming indeed….. but there’s that dilemma that comes with not wanting things to get too crowded. As I’m sure you agree regarding your mountains.
EXACTly…wanting everyone to get off the couch and get out there and enjoy it all…but not on Sunday mornings and afternoons when I’m out there!!!
Thanks I needed that! I can barely wait for my spring:)
yep, all spring! It’s going to be in the mid 80′s in a couple of days here. We are definitely looking at getting the garden put in. Tomatoes! hot peppers! hehe…great pics and I am smiling. You have done your job!
I think the second pic is of chincherinchees. Beautiful signs of Spring, Gunta. Love the sign by the stream.
It is most definitely starting to feel like spring here, though hoody sweatshirts are still a good idea. The wind can still be a bit nippy, especially toward evening. That sign sure made me chuckle.
So very gorgeous! All that beautiful vibrant color is a sight for sore eyes! Thank you for this piece of spring!
You are most truly welcome! It’s so wonderful to watch things bust out in color. Can’t wait to see your images when that starts to happen in your neck of the woods.