Today is the first day of March which means spring is coming soon. I could not be more thrilled that it is quickly approaching, mainly due to the fact there are so many beautiful things about spring that I love!
Spring, first of all, holds many childhood memories for me. Just like my summer memory, or my back to school memory, I have fond nostalgia for this glorious season too!
It was always that time of year when I became giddy about the upcoming summer vacation. Daydreaming would begin about all the fantastic things I would do when the weather was warm, and I was pumped!
Each year, there are certain signs popping up all around that confirm spring is on it’s way. No matter what the weather is like in Texas, nature always know that spring days are coming. Last year at this time, we had snow, ice, and freezing temperatures the entire end of February into March. The year before, we moved into our house on March 1st thinking it would be warmer then, but it was a record low of 10 degrees! Walking outside was PAINFUL!
This year has been a very mild winter without snow, ice, and very few days that were cold. I am still excited for the changing of seasons though!
So, what are those signs I know spring is coming in Texas?
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One. The light lasts a little longer in the evenings.
Probably the BEST part of spring approaching is the days beginning to get longer. When my husband comes home from work, we actually have time to take a walk before dark. In the winter, it is dark by 5:30, so there is no chance of outdoor activities in the evenings. It is SO nice to end the day with a walk outside!
Two. The birds start chirping!
The birds always know exactly what time of year it is, and without fail, they start making their debut in my backyard in February. By March, they are in full swing! I have a bird bath and multiple bird feeders in my yard, so I just love watching them start coming outside to enjoy the coming of spring.
Fact about me: Along with having a degree in chemistry and studying horticulture, I also took an ornithology class in college (study of birds). One of requirements each week was to meet at the park when the sun was rising and go bird watching! It sounds easy, but it was actually really hard! We had to be able to name every bird we saw with it’s correct name and it as a grade! Many people failed that class because it was hard.
My husband laughs at me because to this day when we are outside walking around, I will point out each bird by the name! I’ll say, “Oh, wow an Eastern Bluebird, or look, an American Robin! “#nerd
Three. Bluebonnets start popping up!
Texas is obviously known for it’s Bluebonnets, but they are absolutely beautiful and so unique! I adore them and love going on Bluebonnet hunts around our area to find the best patches of this pretty blue flower.
When we first moved into our house in March 2014, I was walking out in our backyard and stopped dead in my tracks when I saw this patch of unmistakable Bluebonnet leaves, and sure enough, a few days later they were in bloom! I was so happy we have an entire area of them in our yard!
If you follow along on snapchat with me (username :: alexisroch) you saw that we planted more this past weekend!
You know spring is here when the Bluebonnets start showing up!
Four. My roses start growing.
It is funny, but despite the temperatures or weather, my rose bushes always start growing at the end of February and beginning of March. They will put on a ton of new leaves, and I will start to see little buds forming!
Are you are rose fan like me? Check out my rose trimming tips or my best ways to combat black spots!
And, if you have a patio garden, stay tuned because I have been working on my post for potted mini rose bushes which will be going live soon!
Five. The trees start budding!
On our walk the other day, I saw a redbud tree already putting on it’s pretty purple blooms! We also have these Dogwood trees that produce these enormous cotton ball looking blooms that look fake because they are so big. By March, you will always see these starting to bloom. I talked a little bit about these in my Stop and Look Around my Neighborhood post!
Some years, those blooms last for weeks and I love it!
Six. Lawnmower sounds and smells permeate the air.
I love mowing…a lot! I am the woman you see outside pushing a lawnmower on a sunny, spring day (yes, even with RA lol). I was thrilled to hear the sounds of lawnmowers starting up this weekend in Texas. We are already having some growth in the yards.
The smell of a fresh lawn is one of my favorite scents of all time. It reminds me of being a kid, helping my dad out in the yard! The sounds of the lawn being mowed is definitely a sign spring is coming in Texas!
Seven. The park is FULL of people playing sports, walking, and the sounds of kids playing!
The park is totally the place to be in spring! We took a long walk this past weekend at our local park downtown, and I was thrilled to see all the people outside. There were baseball games going on, kids playing, people walking/running…it was one of the busiest times I have seen that at park!
You can tell people are super excited about spring coming!
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So, what your favorite signs that spring is coming where you live? I remember when I loved in California, I really missed the mark of the changing seasons…it was always nice there, so I never saw noticeable differences. In Texas, it is night and day between the seasons…and sometimes each day!
Happy soon to be spring!
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I love that it’s no longer dark out when I leave for work and come home! I can’t wait for spring to arrive!!
Christina :: Simple and Delish
That is awesome! I can’t wait either!
spring training for baseball has started and the golf courses are starting to open. Our winters are a bit different her in Connecticut. Its nice to see we all almost through.
I bet they are much different there! I bet you are really glad to see spring in sight 🙂 Have a great one!
I can’t wait for more light! Getting home when it’s dark just sucks the energy out of me. Apparently it’s supposed to snow this Friday so that kills my vibe but I’m hoping the meteorologists are wrong!
OMG that is a TOTAL buzz kill! I hope it doesn’t snow!
I’m sure that pretty soon here the birds will be annoying me in the wee hours of the mornings… but right now I’m so excited to hear them!
Yeah, the excitement does go away once the new wears off lol. I am such an early riser, I am awake before the birds, so I don’t mind them. My husband gets pretty annoyed though!
Yes! I started noticing that it wasn’t getting dark as early recently and that got me so excited! I actually love Winter but it’s still fun to see the approach of Spring!
I really love the changing of the seasons! It is always so exciting for something new 🙂
Love spring – signaling a newness. Here in Northern CA, we had springlike weather for most of February. Heavy rain slated for this weekend. My yards are blooming with greenery – I don’t think it’s grass, but not quite weeds either 🙂 Hubby has been hacking at that stuff like crazy (great for the compost bins!). I would like to use the lawnmower, but my backyard is on a hill, and I’m a wimp. May be a goal… My rose bushes are putting off new growth like crazy, the more I trim the more it grows. Starting to see some buds, too. You Texans have your bluebonnets; we have the golden poppy (state flower) – they should start blooming soon – love the color! Now, to conquer the hayfever from all the blooming (esp the acacia trees) – ahchoo! Have a good day!
Oh I miss those beautiful poppies in California! I remember going to the flower fields in southern california and there were so many of them! Have a great day!!! P.s my roses are starting to grow like crazy too!
So so so excited for spring! Love that the days get longer, and all the pretty flowers start growing again <3
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I love the days getting longer too! It is so much easier to get stuff done and still have time to enjoy the day 🙂
All the pretty foliage starts coming back! That’s always exciting and those colors can just put a smile on anyone’s face. The blue bonnets are gorgeous! We have nothing like that here.
It does always put a smile on your face! I remember living in California and never getting too see that spring stuff in action…I always missed it!
I LOVE walking out of work and still seeing the sunshine, nothing makes my day more! Birds chirping too….it’s always a great sound. YAY for warmer weather and spring!
It really is the best! I love my hubby coming home and it is still light enough for us to take a walk!!!
Gosh I wish I was there in Ireland it is snowing , sleeting , raining and cold 🙁 Although I did spot some snowdrops on the way home – thank you for sharing your Spring with Pin worthy Wednesday Alexis
Oh man! I am so glad it is getting warmer here. We didn’t have any snow or ice this year!
We woke up to snow today here in Wisconsin, but I’m loving it being lighter later and the bird activity. It won’t be long…
Oh wow! At least you are on the downhill stroke to warmer weather now! I hope it comes soon for you 🙂
As a native Texan who lives all over the world with her military man, I sure do miss those bluebonnets! I hope to have a field full of them someday when we settle down.
I know exactly what you mean Elizabeth! My husband was in the Marine Corps for many years and I always missed my Texas spring, especially the bluebonnets. When we finally bought our house, that is what I was most excited for! I hope you get to enjoy it someday too!! What part of Texas are you from?? 🙂
The Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Awesome! I’m from Fort Worth too! We lived in San Diego for many years, but happy to be back! 🙂
Texas is a perfect place to be this time of year. In Houston, it is bursting out all over.
It really is! Minus the horrible storms we get here in North Texas, like tornadoes yesterday 🙁 Other than that, you can’t beat the beautiful flowers!