Eventually, even daffodil season must come to an end. The last 5-6 weeks have been punctuated by the this valiant harbinger of spring throughout Central Jersey. Despite the early April heat we experienced, the various varieties of daffodils planted around here have been taking their turn and shining on brightly even as they have made room for tulips and other blossoms that debuted a little earlier than normal. But in a few days these will 'go crunchy'. I know warmer days are coming and with them will be daisies and petunias (some of my other favorite flowers) but it is always a little sad and wistful feeling I get as the daffodils begin to bid us adieu.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Bowing out gracefully
Eventually, even daffodil season must come to an end. The last 5-6 weeks have been punctuated by the this valiant harbinger of spring throughout Central Jersey. Despite the early April heat we experienced, the various varieties of daffodils planted around here have been taking their turn and shining on brightly even as they have made room for tulips and other blossoms that debuted a little earlier than normal. But in a few days these will 'go crunchy'. I know warmer days are coming and with them will be daisies and petunias (some of my other favorite flowers) but it is always a little sad and wistful feeling I get as the daffodils begin to bid us adieu.
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i agree... there is something melancholy about the dropping crispy daffodils that were just so vibrant and vital.
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