Sunday, August 28, 2011

Spring is on its way!



Hello friends, I had planned on this post being my Friday Flowers post the other day, but got a bit caught up in things and ran out of time.


This is the blossom on my nectarine tree out in the backyard.


It's so pretty and a sure sign that spring is well on its way.


I grew this tree from a pit that came from a friends' tree quite a few years ago. The fruit has the most amazing flavour. Much better than anything you get from the supermarket.


This is apricot blossom. Our tree has been in for two years now and it has really grown into a big tree. It has so much blossom on it this year.


Thanks to everyone for Molly's birthday wishes in my last post. Surprisingly, her birthday ball is still intact, though a little smaller. I'm sure it wont last too much longer. This morning she went to the pantry as usual to request a treat. I handed her one of her regular bones and she spat it back at me! She wanted one of her birthday treats. That dog is waaaayyyy too spoilt for her own good!
To my US bloggy friends, keep safe from Irene.
xx
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23 comments:

  1. petals and vintageAugust 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Sarah, beautiful, beautiful blossoms. I grew up surrounded by blossoms in the spring time and whenever I see gorgeous images like these it takes me right back. Thanks for sharing. I love them. Pam x

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  2. It's meAugust 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I am jealous.......may i ???? ....hahahahah!!!....but i am a sweet girl really....love you....xxx...xxx...xxx...and Molly...x...

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  3. JennyAugust 28, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Yay, bring on spring. I love the blossoms in your garden Sarah,I will have to go and see what is happening in mine. ;-)

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  4. MakeminemidcenturyAugust 28, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Oh, those blossoms are just beautiful. I can't wait for Spring ... more flowers I say!

    Molly ...

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  5. KerryAugust 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Spring is my favourite season, hands down. Canberra is full of beautiful blossom trees and they're all coming out at the moment. It's a pleasure to drive to work. Almost!

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  6. AmandaAugust 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    This spring weather has been welcomed here too :) Paul spent most of the day out in the backyard with Grace. I like these days when it's still just in the low 20's but not freezing cold and you can enjoy a little bit of sunshine. Those flowers are so pretty, I like 'blooms' on fruit trees and cherry trees. We have some ornamental plums but no blooms on those yet.

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  7. GAugust 28, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I'm love love loving spring blossoms at the moment, such a happy sight. And how wonderful it must be to have some stone fruit growing in your own yard... gxo

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  8. Marian HazelAugust 28, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    those dogs sure know how to train us right? our peach, nectarine, almond, pear and apricot are going like crazy, hope we get some fruit, they're still young trees though.

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  9. AnnelieAugust 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Just not fair.
    That spring is on its way.
    Let's swap, shall we?

    Love the blossoms.

    Annelie

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  10. RazmatazAugust 28, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Hi Sarah, the blooms are lovely. Interesting that your fruit tastes much better than store bought. Makes you wonder what is going on with the food supply.

    We in currently in Florida and no effects from the hurricane thankfully although it is heading for Montreal where my kids are. Luckily it should just be rain and wind by then and not deadly.

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  11. kaiteMAugust 28, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    she's becoming a naughty spoilt girl, nothing that a day on bread and water wouldn't fix!!
    just loove your pink and white ballerina flowers. i've removed my stone fruit trees from here as we have such good orchards only a pit's throw away.

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  12. LeslieAugust 29, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Irene is waving Baltmore goodbye! sheeeesh.
    It's so strange thinking that we are sadly leaving a hot summer while you are excitedly awaiting spring.
    Have a fantastic new week.

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  13. JaneAugust 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Hi Sweetie I must see this gorgeous garden of yours in person some time soon! All so beautifully captured. We're just discovered what some of our trees are - it's a journey of discovery as they burst into bloom. J x

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  14. TiffAugust 29, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Yay Spring!!! Those blossoms are so pretty! X

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  15. the old boathouseAugust 29, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Wow Sarah, you grew it from a pit...you really have the greenist thumbs in blogland. Soo wonderful. Can't wait to see pics of the true in its next stage, full of fruit. How big is your garden, you have it full of so many lovely things it seems huge ??

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  16. the old boathouseAugust 29, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    That should read tree...sorry xx

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  17. BethAugust 29, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Yeah, it feels Spring like here today too. Just been catching up a bit with blogland and had a little giggle looking through the snaps of molly the birthday girl - she looks such fun.
    x

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  18. brismodAugust 29, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I can't believe you grow nectarines. And I didn't know they had such pretty blossoms. You learn something everyday! xx

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  19. Sarah ElizabethAugust 29, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Beautiful blossoms. I love the change in seasons, the hint of spring at the end of winter is wonderful. There's no sign of autumn here yet, it's still 35° and I'm longing for autumn!

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  20. Megan (Best of Fates)August 30, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Delicious fruit and beautiful flowers? Now that's an awesome tree!

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  21. agalandherdogAugust 30, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Happy belated birthday to sweet Molly! I love that tree, too.

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  22. Amanda (Small Acorns)August 31, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Is there any better sign of spring than beautiful blossom on the tree. I just love spring...so much promise in the air!
    Sarah, WOW was just amazing, I don't know how, but it just gets better every year. I can only imagine how exciting it must feel to be a part of it as an entrant. Promise me you'll enter again next year? xx

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  23. beachvintage.comSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Oh Sarah i am so excited about this season. Love your blooms. Xx

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