Tulip Time

One of the best things about spring in the Pacific NW is all the beautiful flowers that start blooming. The colorful show begins in March and continues until nearly June.  One of my favorite perennials is the tulip.

Several years ago, my hubby and son planted a wonderful flower garden in our backyard.  Although several different varieties of bulbs were buried, it's the tulips I love the most.

Beginning in mid-March, they pop their heads out of the soil and rise up to show off their vibrant colors.

The tulips in my garden are staggered to bloom at different times.  First to pop open are the red ones, closely followed by their yellow cousins.

When the red and yellow start fading, the pinks and purple striped tulips take over.

We even had a few fancy red tulips with ruffled edges bloom.

One of the joys of working from home has been observing the progression of my tulip garden through these past few weeks.

And when the light hits a bloom just perfect, I'm able to take a break, grab my camera and capture the beauty.

Morning dew on the petals is especially photogenic.

Sadly, my tulips are now done blooming for another year. 

In these uncertain times, this lovely backyard garden has given me something beautiful to look at while I'm working away at my dining room table.  I hope these photos bring you as much happiness as my tulip patch has given me.