Springtime at home in the U.P.: A series of signs: Part TWO

This is the second of my series of glimpses of spring in

the U.P. (Upper Peninsula) of Michigan.

I love seeing the spring unfold here

every year

after our long winters.

These marsh marigolds grow all over here, especially in or around wetlands. They are commonly called "cowslips":

A little wildflower in the woods.

I am too lazy today to look up their name!:

Cherry blossoms on the branches:

A bird's nest:

I love it when my tulips open wide

and

we can see all the wonderful interiors:

The walkway to our front door

is paved with tulips

every spring:

(Just ignore the long grass next to the tulips...we mowed the next day, HONEST!!)

One of my favorite tulips for its color combination:

And creeping phlox!

Another one of my favorite spring flowers!:

Stay tuned for some future posts

of some more

signs of spring in the U.P.

which I will continue to share

with all of you....

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