Spring Flowering

Spring has sprung! Almost. Things are starting to flower in readiness.

The kowhai is in full swing, tuis and a flock of little birds feast on the nectar of this one.

Spring bulbs

Rosemary, been in flower for a while now.

And the bay tree has started flowering.

Spring Buds

Signs of spring already! I'm always so excited when the first blossom trees flower in late winter, it feels like the winter is over and summer will be here any minute. Well, we are nowhere near there yet, and I don't have any blossom trees, but before the blossoms comes the winter flowering plants. This beautiful furry bud is on my stellata magnolia. It has beautiful flowers in late winter, but the buds are even better, just so soft.

And the bay tree is budding up too. I can't remember when this flowers, but it looks like it will be soonish.