Flowers

Spring is coming.  I tell myself that every day.  It is just not very evident when I look outside today.  clouds, showers, cool almost cold temps.  The forecast is for clearing and warmer days ahead and I am ready.  The plants here at the arboretum are ready as well.  Trees are starting to get leaves. The rose bushes have new leaves on them and a few flowers are venturing out.  When the weather cooperates I'm sure this place will explode with color.  Until then we enjoy the first blooms.  Here are a couple.

Evening Primrose

This succulent is 3 - 4 inches in diameter.

The Chinese Pistachio Trees are getting buds as well.