Spring is BUSTING OUT ALL OVER (cue Rogers & Hammerstein). This 40+ year-old cherry tree in our back yard was all bare branches a couple days ago, then WHOOSH, a bit of warm weather and out burst these beautiful blooms. Even though we don't live in a hot climate, with age and a companion tree, this beauty has started to actually produce lots of sweet fruit for the past couple of years. Of course, the birds help themselves to most of the cherries - the tree is very tall - but we do manage to harvest a decent amount for us humans. Cherries are hands down my favorite fruit (OK, pineapple and nectarines are up there too) and I'm hungrily anticipating the upcoming cherry season, aren't you?
Nature is just so fascinating. Look at how complex and completely gorgeous each flower is.
While I am in no way able to do justice to the real thing, these bursting blooms and blue sky inspired me to create this quick tribute:
Yes, I am sending springtime smiles to you!
Lisa, very pretty card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the springtime smiles :) Your card is just beautiful! We have a dwarf cherry tree and have to put a net over it to keep the birds out. I can't wait to pick some fresh cherries!
ReplyDeleteInstantly when you look at this card, you can almost smell spring in the air, and the soon to be fruit that will be falling from the tree. Love it!!
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