Bloom Day

It is Bloom Day!

May is such a wonderful month to celebrate the gifts of Mother Nature — the renewal of the earth; the return of our feathered friends; the clean, fresh scent of spring; and the colorful blossoms everywhere you look.

Here is what is blooming in our yards:

Cherry or crabapple blossoms

Carolyn Eckert, Florence, MA

Redbud tree

Carolyn Eckert, Florence, MA

Azalea

Alee Marsh, Pittsfield, MA

Rhododendron

Alee Marsh, Pittsfield, MA

Vegetable garden

Alee Marsh, Pittsfield, MA

Flower garden and pond

Debbie Surdam, Hoosick Falls, NY

Lilac blossom

Alex Lisser, North Adams, MA

Crabapple blossom

Alex Lisser, North Adams, MA

Andromeda bush in full bloom

Alex Lisser, North Adams, MA

Dandelions

Alex Lisser, North Adams, MA

Sweet pea

Alex Lisser, North Adams, MA

Bleeding hearts

Gwen Steege, Williamstown, MA

Flowering quince

Gwen Steege, Williamstown, MA

Daffodils
Maryellen Mahoney, Shaftsbury, VT

Spring bulb explosion
Maryellen Mahoney, Shaftsbury, VT

Spring bulbs
Maryellen Mahoney, Shaftsbury, VT

Tell us what is blooming in your part of the world.