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The Tulip growing up through a fallen leaf, look like a piece of modern sculpture.
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Nice fat buds on the lilac.
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This is the first year I have planted Hyacinths. I have chosen some in a lovely shade of purple.
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All the time and effort, in planting many spring bulbs in the front garden, is paying off.
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The first three, of many beautiful blooms on the Forsythia.
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The Narcissus all have buds. It won't be long before they burst into color.
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The first to bloom in my garden, are these pretty Crocus.
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The "
blue & yellow" garden is going to be a wonderful sight when all the bulbs bloom. I can hardly wait to take pictures and post them here for you to see.