Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Springtime in Winter

Over the last week, the warm weather forced unexpected blooms.rose Roses in Sunset Park.cherryOne of half-a-dozen blooming cherry trees noted during a short walk in Green-Wood.cherry2The overcast light was definitely wintery, making these blooms look subdued and inducing melancholy in this flower-worshipper instead of the vernal joy of true spring.

One response to “Springtime in Winter”

  1. Geez… NY is already blooming??!! Not even in Alabama. But then, we’ve not had a true killing frost yet.

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