They say Ireland has 40 shades of green, but in spring, South Frontenac has 50 shades of green.
Even though spring isn't my favourite season, I love the softness of this time of year. Tiny wispy yellow-green buds burst forth from the end of tree branches, delicate feathery ferns claw through the dull brown undergrowth, lush dark green grasses appear in clumps in the fields and meadows, and the forest canopy is a kaleidoscope of different shades of green.
When we drive down to the Carolinas each year in late March or April, one of the things I love most is watching the trees change as we go from our cold, grey bleak Canadian landscape to spring within a day's drive. It's as if the changing of the seasons is on steroids or fast forward.
In southern Pennsylvania, we get a peek at the first signs of spring, then if we're lucky, in Maryland, we are treated to the sight of apple blossoms in full bloom with a hint of leaves emerging from their bursting branches. By the time we get to Virginia, we roll the windows down and let the warmth of the sun wash over us as we travel past trees in full foliage.
Here are some pictures I took on my property of the fifty shades of green. The lilacs in our area are just starting to bloom--a perfect day trip. Happy spring!
This last photo was taken at a rest stop in Maryland on our last trip to South Carolina. The apple blossoms were in full bloom.
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