On the Shores of Lake Chicago

gardening in Oak Park, IL, in the clay mud of prehistoric Lake Chicago

Surprised by flowers March 26, 2008

Filed under: Gardening — lakechicagoshores @ 3:49 pm

Crocuses - finally!

After writing the last post, I decided to do a little garden cleanup and composting. I was hoping to see more daffodil sprouts (I did) and some spring ephemeral wildflower sprouts (I did not), but I was not expecting actual flowers! Maybe spring is actually coming…..

 

5 Responses to “Surprised by flowers”

  1. gina Says:

    I’m finding stuff coming up all over my yard. I have no idea what any of it is, but im excited about it! Thanks for stopping by blog.

  2. lakechicagoshores Says:

    I saw all sorts of sprouting things on my way to the El this morning. It’s very exciting!

  3. Kim Says:

    That is beautiful!!! Here comes spring!!! ;-)

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