When do the flowers in a left-alone yard become wild flowers?

For many years crocuses, violets and primroses brought joy to our northern hearts, colourfully announcing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Perhaps some of my more knowledgable followers will answer the question above. The crocuses had once been planted many years ago. The same happened to the primroses that keep coming back as companions of a mountain ash tree. Most impressive are the violets that have spread on a shady area in the backyard. Their numbers have multiplied and turned into a veritable floral carpet. Another discovery yesterday was the hairy bud of a magnolia bush. Give it another week and the insects will have a feast. They will come without any special invitation.

Blue Sky and Sunshine Fight the Winter Blues

Boat Dock Waiting for the Fishing Boats to Open the new Spring Season

The rock becomes a giant compared with the snow-covered mountain.

A pair of gulls so close together they appear to stand only on two legs

Canada Geese on their Return Flight to their Home Territory in Canada

Still Snow on the Mountains

More Discoveries at the Lower Arrow Lake

Tree Stump Gracefully Stretching Its Legs After Six Decades of Peaceful Rest

Tall Grasses Mocking the Snow and Ice in the Mountain Landscape at Burton

Fairy-like Roots Gather at the Glorious Lake Scenery for their Spring Meeting

Of Rocks, Roots, and Shadows of the Past

A giant dropped this massive rock sculpture here, so its photo might delight my blogging friends.

Ancient tree stumps huddle together, missing the long gone forest that once flourished on fertile land.

Once a verdant tree, now dead in the sand, the stump reduced to a shadowy spectre of its former self.

Still deeply rooted, it serves with outstretched arms as Nature’s sentinel over human recklessness.

Despite blue sky and above freezing temperatures …

Winter is not over at the Arrow Lakes. I recall many winter storms in March, when schools were closed due to treacherous conditions on our highways. However, the sun feels warm and the days are getting longer with every passing week. Driving 10 km south on Applegrove Road yesterday, we reached our viewpoint that is about 300 m higher than the lake level. What a difference the change in altitude made! We spent a full hour basking in the sunshine and taking pictures.

A shot from the viewpoint

A study of shadows and light

Before leaving the beautiful scenery, a final look at our lake

Another Sunny Day at the Arrow Lake

Three creatures are hidden in this drift wood sculpture.

One more photo that attracted my fantasy-driven mind.

Birch trees always look beautiful in a sun-lit landscape.