It is definitely Spring in Queensland and I’m loving it.
Everywhere I look are signs of life as the fields turn from golden brown to a hazy green with bursts of color as wildflowers emerge into the sunlight.
Almost every day there’s a new bloom to be seen in a vivid color that is so darn cheery.
When I step outside the wind brings luscious scents from the jacaranda tree that is festooned with lacy blossoms in pale lavender with purple hearts. I find any excuse to walk under it.
My garden is slowly coming to life as well with basil, dill, and coriander breaking the surface in wispy seedlings.
I especially love the miniature roses, so tiny and perfect covered with water droplets.
The thyme bushes are covered with teensy violet blossoms that look so pretty against the sun-warmed terra cotta pots.
What are your favorite signs of season change in your part of the world?
For me, darling Krista it is Lavender blooming, rocket going to seed, to promise a wonderful summer crop, new season Tomatoes and of course new season Corn. xx
We are heading into autumn here – the cicadas have all gone this last week and the fruit & veg carts are now carrying pomegranates, persimmon and peanuts. It’ll only be a matter of weeks before the watermelons disappear 🙁
Ohhh, I love the lavender blooming too, Jackie!! It is so beautiful in town right now, isn’t it? 🙂
The fruit and veg carts must be so beautiful with all those rich burnished colors, Nancy. 🙂 But how sad to know you’ll be without watermelon soon! I hope it stays warm extra long for you. 🙂
It is so lovely to see the evidence of Spring and it usually arrives with a lot of colour. I love jacaranda trees and there are a few in my street and they’re just incredible when they flower. I have a magnolia tree but it flowered very early due to the warm winter xx
I’d never seen jacarandas until I moved to Australia, Hotly Spiced, and how I love them. 🙂 I’m so glad you have a few in your neighborhood. 🙂
I love spring flowers – ours came out together with the snow, which looked awesome 🙂