When you look at the thick ice on the pond in Floyd County, (first week in 2012)
It is hard to believe the difference in elevation. When you drop 2,000 feet to Bedford County you get the first blossoms of the year.
Actually, this Winter Jasmine started to bloom in December. They grow profusely during the year, much like forsythia. They sure are a bright greeting when we drive into our driveway.
Below is the Red Flowering Quince bush.
It grows like crazy in all directions. Up to 15 feet tall. It has mean thorns, But it is sure 'purdy' when in full bloom.
This quince is usually a little earlier than the forsythia. If the weather takes another turn on the warm side, a lot of things are going to be blooming early. Our tulips are up. So are the daffodils and day lilies.
Always something to rejoice about. . . . God is good!
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