Just about a week ago the trees woke up. I noticed teeny, tiny green leaves (truly, just nubs) appearing on my Rough-leaf Dogwood, Cornus drummondii. My attention was then turned to the larger bits of green sparkling in my Possumhaw, Ilex decidua, backlit by early morning sun.
The first glittery leaves decorated lower limbs on the multi-trunk little tree. The upper parts, reaching for the sky, waited a day or two for their sparkles.
Life got busy–the normal stuff of course–but we also spent most of Friday in a local emergency room where my husband was diagnosed with mononucleosis (talk about reliving your high school years!) and I didn’t have time to pay attention the the emerging foliage all around.
The Hub is fine; he’s very tired, but being a good patient by drinking plenty of fluids and resting. The trees aren’t resting one little bit, exploding with green of various shapes and hues, all exhibiting sparkling effects to one degree or another.
Spring flowers are showing off too; they refuse to let foliage get all the attention and accolades.
Spring is here. Plants are growing and blooming, birds are building nests and mating. I’ll take it all as symbols of hope and affirmation of life.
My Gardener Says... 
Sorry to hear about the mono that prompted an emergency room visit. From what you said, at least things seem under control now.
Yes, spring is finally—weeks late—springing. Your spiderwort more or less coincides with the one I portrayed at McKinney Falls two days ago. I’ve also noticed possumhaws beginning to leaf out.
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Mono sucks. ‘Nuff said.
Spring flush is a bit late this year, I guess owning to the last, late freeze and the general dry weather. Hope we get some rain this spring.
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There is nothing like see all the plants come back to life. I see something new with every walk around the yard.
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The gardens seem to change by the hour!!
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I had mono in high school and recall being so tired I would fall asleep in mid-morning chemistry! Luckily, I was a good student and the teacher just let me be. Hope your hubby recovers faster than I did, I dragged for ages.
Nice to see your spring pix, Tina. I love seeing those first bright green buds unfolding, the land awakening and renewing!
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Yeah, fatigue is the hallmark of this nasty virus. Glad you had an understanding Chemistry teacher.
Your spring happenings are not too far behind…
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“Symbols of hope and affirmation of life” are welcome anytime, but possibly never more than now. Thank you for sharing some of your garden’s early awakening.
I hope your husband will recover quickly. Remember–no kissing until he is cured. 😊
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Yeah, no kissing. Boo.
Yes, even with the daily (hourly, reallly) awful news, my heart lifts with each venture outdoors or peek out of a window.
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I feel the same way, Tina. We have to appreciate what’s still good about the world.
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Got to love those signs of spring!
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Indeed!
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Spiderwort! I can’t believe it. I played hooky from work yesterday (don’t tell!) and went roaming. It’s clear that while my back was turned, spring arrived. I sometimes get fooled because our urban landscape always is green(ish) and flower-filled, thanks to the landscapers. Out in the country, the turning of the season is far more obvious.
I hope your husband has a quick recovery, so that he’s able to fully enjoy this burgeoning season.
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The changes are hourly, it seems, but I like your description of spring’s arrival when your back is turned!
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Oh dear, mono! I’m glad he’s on the mend, and spring is exploding in your garden. We are having an early spring up here in Wisconsin, too. Many plants are pregnant with buds about to bloom, and the temps are warm. Enjoy the change of seasons, and I hope your family will be very healthy in the days ahead.
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Thanks, Beth–he’s awfully tired.
Spring is such a hopeful time and that hope is infectious. The good kind of infection. 🙂
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Tina, I hope your husband recovers from mononucleosis as soon as possible after going to the emergency room and is back in perfect health.
I’m so glad spring is coming to your garden: enjoy it! Tina, my name is Margarita from Madrid, Spain, and I haven’t written on your blogs for a long time because I’ve been sick, and so has my mother. 2024 has been a horrible year, and 2025 hasn’t started well either. Tina, I wish you and your husband the best of health and all the best in the world. Happy Gardening. Warmest regards from Margarita
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