Archives for posts with tag: crocus

Signs of spring

February 11, 2015 //

The sweet subtle signs of spring are literally in the air – we experienced the occasional scent of cherry blossoms on our long walk yesterday. Here are a few photos from in and around Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC.

Lots of snowdrops and the green beginnings of many other spring flowers.

These daffodils are early. Another week of this weather and they will be in full force.

Snowdrops, right on time. (Not unusual for snowdrops in January, and they have been around for a few weeks now.)

The crocus, right on time.

Pink, pink, pink; so pretty! The cherry blossoms are early this year.

Early rhododendrons, usually in their full bloom in March and April.

Tags Beacon Hill Park, crocus, daffodils, rhododendrons, snowdrops, spring, Spring flowers, Victoria BC

Categories Travel

Spring Flowers

March 14, 2013 //

A dark grey day walking home from friends was brightened when we entered Summit Park and saw the meadows full of crocus and other spring offerings.

Tags crocus, daffodils, Garry oak meadow, rainy day, spring, Summit Park, Victoria BC

Categories Travel, Uncategorized

Fun Wednesday Walk

February 15, 2013 //

The sky cleared a bit yesterday so we took the opportunity to enjoy our usual harbour-front walk. Here are a few of the sights we enjoyed.

This is Gemma. We couldn’t resist crossing the street to meet her. She was so sweet, soft and wiggly!

Oyster catchers! It had been a wile since we had seen any of these cool birds.

Gulls and waves, looking east.

There were so many gulls hovering around this area. We were trying to see what was attracting them. It wasn’t until we got a ways beyond this point that we saw someone was sitting just below this spot feeding them.

Looking west toward Ogden Point and the Sooke Hills.

We found this little path of crocus last year in Beacon Hill Park. It’s a bit bigger this year!

Tags bird watching, crocus, cute dog, Ogden Point, oyster catchers, seagulls, Victoria BC, Victoria Harbour, wintery day

Categories Travel, Uncategorized

Miscellaneous Victoria fun things

February 8, 2013 //

Some sights from Victoria mid winter.

Some early cherry blossoms set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

GJ’s Teds displayed on the piano.

Last year’s summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.

Tags antiques, cherry blossoms, crocus, GJ Pearson, hydrangea, peacock, sculpture, snowdrops, stormy sky, Victoria BC

Categories Art, Travel, Uncategorized

Walking around, looking at stuff

March 15, 2012 //

Went for our usual wander yesterday. It was threatening rain when we left, but soon the sun was peeking through and it was a lovely day. After a snack at Tre Fantastico, Parkside we headed into Beacon Hill Park. There had been quite a wind storm on Monday and it’s destruction was evident there. However, the daffodils abound and buds of new life were everywhere: spring is truly here! The tide was low, so once we made it to the beach we were able to walk almost all the way to the breakwater along the sand and over the rocks. On the way home we ended up at Dales Gallery for a visit with the owner. There’s a nice show of photos by Dag Goering on right now. Wouldn’t you know it, snow flakes began to fall!