Yellow and Coral Spring Surprises

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I hope the bees come soon so I'll have sour cherries this summer!


This young japonica or ornamental quince bush, chaenomeles speciosa, surprised me with multiple buds this spring. I took this at night with shaking hands, so must get a better picture when more of the coral buds open up.


This twiggy bush also gave more blooms this spring than last year. It's getting more sun this spring and should bloom all summer. Darn! I forgot the name!

Comments

Jingle said…
fresh like spring water,
I enjoyed it.
April 27, 2010 at 9:31 PM
joanna said…
What a nice surprise will have to listen to it.....this is a treat this rarely happens.
Joanny
April 28, 2010 at 8:41 PM
(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said…
These are so beautiful; thanks 4 sharing.
September 26, 2010 at 6:40 PM
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