I’ve been looking through my pictures of flowers and I can’t wait until it’s spring! So far there have been a few warm days but it will be nice to have several days in a row of sunshine and warmer temperatures. I’ve also noticed that the birds are more active as they cheerfully sing in the morning. The first flowers are starting to come back, as well as the freshness of the new greenery. I’ve also started to notice displays of brightly colored planters outside of charming shops. Here are some pictures from a walk that I took when I visited the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee along with a nearby scenic town in North Carolina.
Pale flowers
Springtime…
Everything is fresh again
A group of wildflowers
Early spring flowers
Spring will be especially welcome this year…
Meg Travels 
I certainly agree with you about how welcome spring will be after the terrible winter that so many of us experienced. We still have snow on the ground so I especially enjoyed your lovely photos.
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It has been winter much too long and it’s time for spring! Thank you Karen – I’m so glad that you enjoyed the pictures… :)
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Yes, Spring!!! Our hyacinths and tulips are blooming, as well as the lemons, pears, apples and peaches……..Your photos inspire me to garden!
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Thank you so much! Your flowers sound like they are both lovely and fragrant…
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I’m looking forward to Spring too – it’s been cold and wet for far too long. Your pictures are lovely :)
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Thank you Suzanne. Spring will be so welcome this year!
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I love the Great Smoky Mountains! Lovely spring awakening photos, Meg :)
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Thanks Amy – the mountains are gorgeous and I really enjoyed the walking trails!
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Smoky Mountains is such a great name. It’s always such a delight to see the spring flowers, isn’t it? Lovely photos, they’re whetting my appetite for more greenery in the coming weeks. The daffodils are coming out here now and it’s so cheering. :-)
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I think it’s a really descriptive name! It is wonderful to finally see some flowers after the winter and you must be enjoying those daffodils… :)
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Those pale flowers are lovely, Meg :) Come to think of it, isn’t any splash of colour after a winter like yours?
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Thanks Jo! I have to agree that flowers are extra special after this winter… :)
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Yes, it will! I’ve got the welcome mat out for it. :)
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That’s a great way to show that you’re ready for spring to arrive Patti – the sooner the better!
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Welcome spring! I haven’t had the freezing or extreme cold to contend with, but it’s lovely to see color returning! Everything has been asleep! Love the photos, Meg!
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Thank you Debra! I’m just starting to notice some flowers here and it is such a welcome sight!
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It’s great to see signs of spring everywhere. Lovely cheering pictures. ;)
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Thank you – it is so encouraging to know that spring will be here soon!
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Thanks for this taste of spring,Meg! Bring it on! It has been such a long, difficult winter for many!
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You’re very welcome Patricia! I can’t wait until spring is really here… :)
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Enjoyed your flower photos, Meg, It’s been a tough winter in NJ. Even a little snow expected this week. :(
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Thank you Shirley! This winter has been so long that it is definitely time for spring… :)
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I live around brown, brown and you guessed it brown – love seeing green and pops of color:) Beautiful Captures!!!
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Thanks Renee – there’s nothing like colorful flowers to show that spring is on the way!
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Spring is such a beautiful time of year, I’m looking forward to the cooler months here :-)
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It will be so nice when spring arrives, and it sounds like you’re looking forward to cooler weather!
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It has been a long hot summer here and extremely humid. Spring and Autumn are my favourite seasons :-)
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They are wonderful seasons with milder weather too!
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