Spring is here! It’s been very slow to become spring here in Indiana. Virginia used to have about 4 months of winter and then we were off into spring weather. It’s more like 6-8 months of winter here. So when the spring flowers finally sprung, we were thrilled that the potential of warmer weather might come about along with it. Most Indiana flowers are the same as what is found down in Indiana, each depending on where you live in the states the flowers just come out at different times. Here are some of the flowers we have been watching grow around here in Indiana:
This is the same as the above photo but I have to tell you the truth, I have no idea what it is though. Any ideas? This was found on the grounds of the University of Notre Dame.
This is what the above flower looked like growing up.
Dandelions!
Hyacinths.
Gorgeous trees are blooming too.
The flowers from the tree above.
University of Notre Dame is so amazingly gorgeous! It is almost sad the majority of the students leave at this time after semester has been completed. Highly recommended for a visit during this time.
Seriously, UND is gorgeous this time of year. One can walk around the lakes on campus and just reunite with nature.
Walking around the lake on UND campus
UND another photo
UND walk around the lake. It’s very peaceful to walk around the lake.
Another lake on the UND campus
UND campus has these wonderful religious signs to teach and remind those going on the walk. Unfortunately there is not a definition on each. This is a catholic university if you weren’t aware.
Statues are also around for praying.
The campus also has a section, near the onsite bookstore, a cancer awareness area. There are benches, tulips and a tree that survivors or those that know those affected by cancer in some way to tie a ribbon. It’s a gorgeous area that is a constant reminder we have to find a cure.
A closeup of the flowers – so gorgeous
There are also lots of options for riding bikes on campus that are very peaceful. There’s more to come about the bikes soon. So excited to tell all of you!
Tulips- so many of them here!
More flowering trees in the area.
Another mystery flower in the area. Any idea? They are balls of purple power!
A closeup… any ideas?
Spring skies look like this here in Indiana. So gorgeous!
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So pretty!
Hmm, I think those ones with the purple blossoms are wild chives. Both the blossoms and the greens are edible, but I’ve never tried the blossoms myself.
Oh my goodness! Thank you for the suggestion! These do look like wild chives! I looked that up and then found something that is called Onion Pink flower… They are related I believe… You have helped so much. So pretty and edible! Mmmm
My mom has wild chives in her backyard, now I’m curious to try the blossoms 🙂
Me too. But seeing as we don’t have any, I think it might be strange to go into someone’s yard or to a DIY store and start eating them. haha If you get to try it, please let me know how it is. 🙂
Certainly 🙂
Pretty 🙂
Those numbered signs are the stations of the cross. You are supposed to go through them in order as a time of reflection during Lent. Yay 7 years of Catholic school! Haha
And wow spring is LATE where you live compared to NJ. You weren’t lying!
~Ang
Ps. How do you do that cool water mark on your pictures??
Stations of the cross? Interesting! We are Episcopalian and celebrate Lent but not as much as Catholics. What is the reference? Or is it the 40 days?
Spring is later than the coast isn’t it?! Granted the photos are from a few weeks ago but still in VA it is about 3 months different. Yikes!
Water marks are made using a program called Gimp 2. It’s a free software download online. Let me know if you want to know how to do it.