Kew Gardens 23rd Smile – Spring in Kew

Now Spring shows its’ signs

Kew is nearly in full bloom.

There is a sea of yellow greeting you.

Fun Fact:

The word “narcissus” is derived from the Greek word narke, meaning numbness (also the root of the word narcotic); the flower may have been named thus because of the intoxicating fragrance of some species.

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There are so many varieties of Daffodills and Narcissi varieties and scents.

We were transported to the fairy-tale setting of Kew’s Magnolias, they grow on bare stems.

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Trees full of Magnolias, different colours, sizes and varieties.

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We found this little delicate beauty in the grass –  Snake’s head fritillaries

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Then we followed on to the Cherry walk

Not all were open, yet I caught some perfect with the blue sky.

It felt wonderful to be under the Cherry blossom trees,

sun shining, blue sky.

Spring makes you feel alive.

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Where flowers bloom
so does hope.

Lady Bird Johnson

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All pictures taken by me in Kew Gardens