So, I was successful today (7 March 2025) in finding the first flush of azaleas in bloom. Depending on exposure and species, the azaleas were in various stages of bloom, behind what they were when I visited last winter.
The photos are from Bulow Woods, Washington Oaks Gardens, Graham Swamp Trail, and Princess Place Preserve.
My vehicle is still giving me issues so I don’t venture too far afield quite yet.
The Carolina Jessamine is a rampant vine that sprawls over entire bushes and small trees. Sometimes it hides high in the canopy with only stray fallen blooms indicating its presence.
The azaleas are part of the formal gardens at Washington Oaks Gardens, a fine state park.
This morning, I stumbled into a huge group who were being given a curated talk about the gardens. I didn’t linger. Right now, I’m not into crowds at all. The rose gardens were closed; the plants there just received their winter pruning and spraying.
It has been on again, off again weather. Today, Friday the 7th was gorgeous blue skies with nary a chemtrail staining its Robin Egg blue perfection.
I was able to hike on the Bella Vista Nature Trail which was finally open after a 4-month hiatus due to Hurricane Helene damage. The trail was a bit lumpy and wider since the repair teams had to bring in some heavy equipment to remove fallen trees. Still, it was great to have this trail open, again.
Hope you enjoy the photos. They span about a month’s time.
Eliza
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Absolutely beautiful Eliza.
Your photos of the blossomed Azalea flowers are spectacular!!!🥰 I’m pleased you were able to get more of your hiking on your trails. It’s a difficult time I know, when you have car issues… know all about that!! I do hope you can get the issues with your car sorted.🙏 The skies have been vastly free and blue the warmth of the sun rays greatly appreciated 🌞 There’s been an increase of birds singing now I have black bird singing on the roof of my home early in the mornings now between 5:30/6:00 am(UK) songs I’ve not heard black bird sing before🐦⬛
Some Daffodils have bloomed in my garden too, three of them on the first days of March 2025. The feelings of spring this year feel stronger than I’ve been aware of in previous years, do you feel that too?
Thank you for your adventure sharing I greatly love the nature pictures 💖🌹🪻☘️🐿️🌍🪽
Lots of love to you Eliza
Love Sky🥰
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Unfortunately, daffodils don’t do well here in the South; not enough cold temperatures over the winter.
About blackbirds… the last time I was at Bulow Woods I finally heard a red-winged black bird call. I don’t always see the birds (there is a lot of cover for them) but can identify some by their songs and sounds (like the tapping of woodpeckers). Also saw a huge osprey nest perched in the midst of a giant cell tower today. The female was calling to her mate. Also heard an eagle calling through the Bulow Woods. Couldn’t see it, either, but I know Bald Eagle calls from the Pacific NW. I love the woods and animals so much and this season is special in Florida — before the heat hits. Great walking weather! ~ Eliza
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Eliza, I’ve had to research what a red winged black bird looks and sounds like OMG!!! It’s sooo amazing to see different birds from other Lands🥰 it’s shocking to hear about the osprey nested in a cell tower, I wonder how they will cope with the radiation 🤔 maybe her mate was finding another home😂. The birds are a huge favourite from the nature kingdom there’s such a vastness of them all over beautiful Mother Earth🌍. Can’t imagine living in such hotness from the pictures you provide it looks dry in parts in winter! But I guess we are all coded for different locations on this planet.
Thank you again.
Sky💖
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Sky – It seems we have had a lot of rain this winter, but things still dry out. Right now the “evergreen” oaks are shedding their older leaves as the new ones bud out. The forest floor is crunchy with brown leaves and fallen palmetto fronds. We can get brush fires in this region. Right now there are forest fires in both North and South Carolina — some of which are probably being set by arsonists. Our country is still under attack by globalists who want the 15-minute cities or natural resources under the forests. Winter in Florida is the “dry” season, while summer is the wet / hurricane – tropical storm season. This is typical of the subtropical and tropic areas in America, both north, central and south. Hope this helps. ~ Eliza
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That sure does help, thank you.
I’m really speechless at the acres upon acres of land, trees, peoples homes burnt, just gone. What about the animals too.. of course the service to self ones can clear areas quickly and tell people it’s wildfires or climate nonsense. Mother Earth’s body is changing adapting to her new way of wanting to be and become which can also bring about changes to our environment which we may not understand or we/some may even think it’s from a negative perspective.
The Earth grids/ley lines hold a lot of information and it’s really mind blowing how intricate different frequency dimensional beings operate all in one space. As you know. What is sometimes a storm could, I feel be a battle in the sky of the beings on the different dimensions.
I still wish though that on some level that divine intervention would prevail in situations like this with the fires, I can’t just accept that the trees wished to leave this plane at this moment in time. Also just to mention, you may be aware of the news of the false killer whales that got stranded on a beach in Australia.. frequently it keeps happening and nothing to help or prevent this happening in the first place. I’m very saddened as I feel much spiritual connection to the whales and dolphins of this Earth and I dreamt of them leaving then they are gone. Again there’s many layers to why things happen. Deep state or not.
Anyway, thanks for reading I appreciate that you give the opportunity to comment even though my comment here has drifted slightly.💖
Much love to you Eliza🐿️
Love Sky🪽
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There is more to our planet than we can see with physical eyes. She exists on several levels including etheric and astral and beyond. The life that leaves this plane has moved higher. When we finally join up with the Galactic Federation of Worlds (which is coming), the Intergalactic Confederation (The Seeders) will offer us new genome of animals, plants with which to revive our world. Nothing is ever lost as all is energy and a part of Source, all physical manifestation. So, do not grieve the changes. As we go higher in density ourselves our world reflects our inner being… Those who do not wish us to move higher protest with their political aims, fires, floods, weather warfare, but it can’t stop the inevitable. The Earth will be healed, many of the cities will float above her surface… that technology is already being examined in Japan. Do not despair, but hold your vision for Earth in your heart. ~ Eliza
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I did indeed enjoy your photos, thank you. The azaleas are wonderful. Here in SW Canada we have our first blooming of crocuses, and the daffodils are pushing upwards through the soil. The geese are returning and their song is so very welcome. Lovely time of year for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere. Much love, Altea
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What a beautiful rich nature where you live. Such a contrast with were I live, the flat, low, bare, cold boring grassy fields in the high north-west area of holland
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Our planet is quite astonishing with her diversity. Thanks for your kind comment. ~ Eliza
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If you have flat country, look to the skies for the interest… the structure of clouds can be fascinating. ~ Eliza
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Gorgeous photos, so different from the high desert here in N. California. When I’m not reading all the emails, I’m out on the trail with Juniper trees, Manzanita, Ponderosa pines, Mt. Shasta views, and some of the most amazing cloud formations ever! Thanks for all you do. So appreciate the time you put into keeping us informed.
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I love the high desert country of Northern CA although I haven’t been there for quite some time. My family used to camp at Mt. Lassen National Park on occasion. Ponderosa pines and manzanita have a place in my heart. Enjoy your summer.
Thanks for the compliment.
Eliza
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Thank-you !
Always an especially uplifting group of images to view Eliza.
Lovely to see natural views after months of the opposite on all continents.
denis
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