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All around the Pacific Northwest, I'm sure bloggers are taking photos of the first spring snow drops. They are finally in bloom in our neighborhood, which I think is a bit behind the microclimate of Van Dusen Gardens.
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The witch hazel tree near us is in bloom too, and lights up gloriously when the sun comes out.
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The squirrels go nuts on this hazelnut tree in the fall, so it's lovely to see the spring catkins.
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Some of the winterberries are falling off onto this mossy planting which is an alternative to a traditional lawn.
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One lonely quince left rotting on a tree.
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I don't know what kind of trees these are. I call them art nouveau trees.
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Be sure to take a look at the Wednesday walkabout on the UBC Farm Blog. Check out that rhubarb!
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