April air stirs in
Willow-leaves…a butterfly
Floats and balances~
Matsuo Basho
Ranunculus (Please click to enlarge).
The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year?
Mark Twain
Rock Rose
Behold, my friends, the spring is come: the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love-
Sitting Bull
Rose of Sharon
Spring has returned. The earth is like a child that knows poems~
Rainer Maria Rilke
Lions Ear
With the coming of spring I am calm again~
Gustav Mahler
Foxglove
April has Put a Spirit of Youth in Everything~
William Shakespeare
Peace Lily
In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt~
Margaret Atwood
Mexican Evening Primrose
Why not get some dirt on your hands, and everywhere else too??? Hope the joyful blooms of spring bring their magical cheer your way~
Snapdragons & Ranunculus
cindyknoke.com 
Margret Atwood is one of our beloved Canadian authors! I don’t smell like dirt, yet, but I’m hoping to soon! 🙂 🙂
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She rocks and so do you!!!
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Ahhh your flower pics are fantastic! Brightens up my rainy day! Hugz Lisa and Bear
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Hugz back to you guys & I know it’s a good day for you and Bear despite the rain because it’s Saturday! Cheers~
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Can’t find the correct word. How about pure?
Love the way you took the photos. Stunning. 🙂
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Awwww, love that descriptor. So kind & thoughtful……so you! Cheers & thank you~
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I like looking at flowers. 🙂
You shared some of the best, especially that cactus flower. 🙂
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You rock my friend~
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So many beautiful flowers!
I have never even heard of lion’s ear, rose of Sharon or foxglove!
Certainly eye-opening!
🙂
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Well I always learn about new things from reading your posts, so it is only fair! Cheers to you my friend~
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😀
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I have a peace lily sitting calmly on my hearth but I’d love a splurge of colour with a ranunculus! 🙂
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Hmmmmm…..how can I send you some??? Drats! Not by email but the bulbs will reproduce and if you buy a few you’ll have more next year~
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Woo hoo! Isn’t April pretty?!! lol 😉 I would like to see that much colour and beauty here that’s for sure! Must be looking in the wrong place 😉
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Your summers will be bursting with blooms though won’t they? We will be heading your way next spring, late April, and I hope to see some blooming then, even if not, it is so beautiful I can’t wait!!!
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Wow, such beauty does make my face and heart smile – thanks for capturing it and of course sharing it!
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Wish I could send you and your hubby a big huge bunch! Please tell him we send our get well soons!
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I did and we both appreciate it…time to turn in for the night! Have a wonderful weekend.
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sleep tight~
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I love your flowers and quotes. Just beautiful! 🙂
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I feel the same about your posts my friend! Cheers to you and all your adorable cats and doggies~
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Your photos are amazing, in color, in presentation that certainly speed my eyes along your posts. Wow is all I can say! Enjoyed this post and the one above about the birds. Just wonderful from start to finish.
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Well I am honored and most appreciative too!! Thank you so much. Comments like these are so motivating. Loving your blog and great writing as well. Cheers to you~
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I’m really envious: you’ve got all this beauty, and it’s obviously warm! I should really consider moving to places with more sun! You photos are fantastic!
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Well every place has it’s downsides. Come fire season here, we always hold our breath and hope! But, yes I do need the sun so I hear you~
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Reblogged this on The Hunt FOR Truth and commented:
I am awed as I browse from post to post the photographs of cindyknoke.com — check it out all – this is a lovely treat
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Oh you are very kind and I am honored! Thank you sincerely~
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Cindy… your blog is lovely!
I am so lucky that I clicked onto it from Sheri’s post.
Blessings.
~ Eric
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Sheri is a truly remarkable wonder and now I understand how/why we found each other! Welcome and so happy to meet you. Your blog is fascinating. Blessings to you~
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Beautiful, absolutely beautiful and makes me yearn for the warmth of the sunshine instead of our usual rain and gloom.
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So happy you enjoyed and here’s hoping the rain and gloom pack their bags, so the sunshine can move in~
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Reblogged this on Lavender Turquois.
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Ohhh, so lovely of you and so appreciated too! Thank you~
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Gorgeous blooms, Cindy!!!
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Merci beau coup mon ami!
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Beautiful posts dear Cindy! ❤️It’s long time I haven’t check your blog and I’m enjoying to read and beautiful photos,beautiful nature colors here❤️
Thank you for sharing those beauties❤️
xxxxx
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Yes, I have been over at your blog admiring your talented work! For some reason your posts have not been appearing in my reader, but please know I am a true admirer of your talent my friend~
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Your beautiful colorful photos of nature are inspiring and remind me to be thankful to Almighty for everything He created for us to enjoy—-thank you Cindy dear, ❤
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Thank you Tanveer & peace be with you my friend~ ❤
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