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Closer to Crocus

Purple Crocus.

Although we are still living through our midwest winter, I can feel the anticipation of spotting that first cluster of crocus on the side of the house as spring beckons.

It  is not unusual for crocus to  show themselves during a late snowfall.

After a colorless winter,other than an occasional hollyberry showing itself here and there, seeing the virbrant colors of the crocus awakens our senses and reminds us 

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that the best is yet to come as March, April and May unfold.

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