". Arranged Words: Spring Greens and Blooms

19 May 2026

Spring Greens and Blooms


 Happened upon this scene in my travels. It struck my fancy. Love the old shed.  The tree came down in a storm. Good to see the tree stump putting out new growth.


                                         In the woods, the Bloodroot and the ferns are coming along. 
                              Another month and the ferns will be waist high or higher. Love them!

                        

                         A few Trout Lilies. Not a huge crop of spring blooms this year because they cut                  down quite a few trees and mangled undergrowth. 

                         But if I lose the plot and pick a Trillium, I could be fined $500.
                                          A trillium takes five years to mature.
                       


                           
                         Meanwhile in the Mall parking lot, more silly geese are a laying. As you can see the                                      gander stays near. Looks like the city has quit putting barricades around the                                                     female, likely because it stresses the gander.  


                  Always amazes me that these geese are a long way from water and food is not exactly handy                        either. How do they get the chicks to water? The city workers must gather them up for a                                                                          ride to the river.                                                                                 



                               Walking along the waterfront, I didn't see the Cormorants in the shadows                                                                      until they took off.  Scared them and me.

                                     
                                                                                 Oolong Tea

                                                                  Joining T Stands for Tuesday

                                       

                                      The eyes are dark...couldn't lighten them up. Must have used a marker.

                                                Pleased to be linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off

                                                   And Gillena's Art for Fun Friday    

                                               Be well and stay strong.

                                               Linking to Link Parties via my link party page.

                                                      Thanks to everyone for hosting.

                                  
                                                                    Praying for Peace



                                            



38 comments:

Iris Flavia said...

Just read your profile - very interesting life you have! Ohhhh, the lakes are my favs.
To Spring (I sit here with a warmie, though, brrrr) - great sketch, have a nice T-Day.

My name is Erika. said...

Another lovely post Dixie. Spring has certainly sprung in your area and it is beautiful. I haven't seen a wild trillium in many years, but maybe it's that maturity time that makes them not so common anymore. And makes them special too. I love your Iris mug. It's perfect for right now. Have a super T day and week ahead. hugs-Erika

DVArtist said...

Hi Dixie. What a beautiful place to take a walk in. The photos are amazing. The trillium are my faves. I had lot's of them growing wild when I lived in N. Idaho. Since being in OR. I haven't seen any. We have plenty geese and cormorants here though. I do like your mug and the little yellow bird. Your portrait is beautiful. I don't see your link up for FFO. I don't think her eyes are too dark for this peice. They pop and are alive. Thank you for sharing this beautiful post.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Hi Iris,

I hope it warms up for you soon. It has been a spring of extremes so far.
Love the feeling of freedom spring brings though.
Thank you.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Yes, spring is here in all its glory.
The lilacs are starting to bloom as well.
Thank you, Erika. Best Wishes

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Hi Nicole,
Today was a glorious day for a walk.
Thank you. I appreciate your lovely comments.
I usually post on Tuesday and do the link ups on Friday.
Thank you for hosting!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Sorry I'm late visiting. We had massive storms where I live and I turned the computer off yesterday to save it.

I'd never even heard the WORD trillium before, so did an internet search for it. Looks like the type you found was Great White. They would grow well in my front garden since there is so much shade, it's hard for anything to grow there.

In my city, people feed the Canada geese and they refuse to leave. They even raise their young here and seem to get enough food from people who toss it to then, they don't have the desire to scavenge or move on.

I adore that mug you shared for T. It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing it, as well as your drawing with us for T this Tuesday.

Sandee said...

Beautiful spring greens and blooms. I love this time of year. Everything comes alive.

Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday, Dixie. ♥

Keith's Ramblings said...

That tree's not giving up! Lovely Spring pictures.

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

Happy to see the tree is putting out new growth. I had no idea Trillium takes that long to mature. One of my favourite flowers in the redwood forests. Silly geese indeed. Nice of the city not to put barricades around her. Another beautiful mug from your collection. Lovely photos and drawing, Dixie!!

-Soma

Peabea Scribbles said...

Fun captures this week. I would love to be able draw. I picture it as so relaxing to just take the time to sit and create the drawing or painting.

Veronica Lee said...

Love the photos.
The woods waking up feels so hopeful, and that goose family in the mall lot gave me a smile.
Spring really does show up in the most unexpected places. 🌸πŸͺΏ

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for linking your very interesting post to AFFF
Happy weekend

Much love

Debra She Who Seeks said...

I like the portrait's dark eyes -- makes her gaze look very piercing!

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love Canadian Geese, but Del Rio, TX is not on their migration pattern. I'm praying for peace too. Blessings!

Granny Annie said...

Proof of the art everywhere we go. Loved it all.

DVArtist said...

Hi Dixie. I'm so happy your linked up. I really enjoy this post and I do like your portrait very much. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a lovely weekend.

Tom said...

...I find it interesting that a tree can be cut to a stump and still it will try to grow! We such work for peace. praying doesn't seem to be work well.

Christine said...

Lovely spring photos!

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...


We have so many geese here now. Many even stay for the winter.
The trillium flowers are pretty. I love the red ones as well. 3 petals and 3 leaves.
Name must have been fashioned from the trinity, I reckon.
Thank you.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Hi Sandee,
It is a wonderful time of year! After a long winter, spring gives oodles relief and freedom.

Have a great weekend.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Good to see the tree hanging on. Than you Keith.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Give it an ago, Pat. I’ve always wanted to draw and paint, so I got busy one day late in the game. If I can do it, you can too! It’s fun to draw…you can get lost for a long time.
Thank you. 😊 Best Wishes.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Quite right, Veronica. :) Love spring!
Have a lovey weekend.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thanks for hosting, Gillena.
Best Wishes

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Debra.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Love to see a “skein” of geese flying in formation.
Best Wishes Rev Arnoldo.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you Annie.
Best Wishes

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Always fun to join your “Friday Face Off.”
Thank you for all you do, Nicole.
Best Wishes

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Hi Tom,
Trees are amazing. Other trees will keep a stump alive forever.
I agree. Much needs to be done to promote and work towards peace.

peppylady (Dora) said...

Down came the tree.

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz said...

It's wonderful to see the birds and the tree with new life. One of the species of cormorants nests here, and it's fun to watch those babies.

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out said...

Lovely photos, thanks for sharing

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Thank you, Christine

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Yes, it did.
Best Wishes

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Love birds! I've never seen a baby cormorant.
I bet they are cute.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

And thank you, Shelleyrae.

Suzana said...

I've always enjoyed your images, so calming!
'Praying for Peace' is mandatory...
All the best, Dixie! Be well and inspired!❤️😘