Just when we were beginning to think it would never happen, the temperatures pulled up into high 50's, the sun came out and the Garden is in bloom.  A sign in the Crescent Garden at CBG announces "Coming Soon!...26,000 tulips!"... and that's just one of many gardens that will be blanketed with tulips and other spring blooms in the coming weeks. I spent 3 hours at the Garden yesterday, walking, soaking up the sunshine and warm air and looking to see what is in bloom all over the Garden.  The renewal of life in spring is truly a miracle.

The snowdrops appeared in various places in the Garden as early as January, but they were tightly closed and surrounded by snow until the past couple of days. My favorite patch of snowdrops is along the steps in the Waterfall Garden area. They are the first flower of spring and one of my favorites.   

The Winter Aconite is in full bloom near the bridge to the Fruit and Vegetable Garden.

I was surprised to see the irises already blooming in the woodland area of the Sensory Garden. It's amazing how fast the blooms can appear.  I walked this path 3 days ago and they weren't there.

The crocuses are just beginning to pop up in a few areas.  By next week they will be blanketing the hill on Evening Island in purple, yellow and white.

  Happy Easter and happy spring to all!