Blossoms Beautiful

Spring brings so much beauty as the trees, bushes and flowers begin to bloom.  It takes great planning to select stock from the many varieties of trees.  As the days warmed up in April each tree took its turn to burst out into gorgeous colors.  I wish I knew their names such as Magnolia, flowering crab apple, pear, and such.  Each one as unique in color and flower shape as the people on the earth.

This walkway from the Women's Garden to Main Street takes visitors toward the Main Street of Historic Nauvoo.  The Grounds sisters work on it often to keep it looking pristine and perfect.
An up-close Magnolia? blossom and the rest of the tree is inviting all to view it up close.

A carpet of violets covers the ground near the Stone Arch Bridge stairway.  This photo doesn't come close to seeing the lavender color and sweet smell.  The tiny violets popped up in many places.  It was as if they were saying, "Forget me not."

Out our second floor bedroom window is a lovely view of the Mississippi River as the trees are budding out.  This tree with lilac look-a-like flowers that grow on the bark is gorgeous.  I thank the many botanist husbandmen that nurtured starts and cuttings from all parts of the world years ago  to create these amazing trees for all to enjoy.