April Flowers

My aunt sent a picture of this gorgeous tree in her Ohio backyard 

so I thought I’d return the favor  

with a shot of my favorite orchid tree in full bloom.

I saw these at the Santa Barbara Zoo several years ago and had to have one.

And as long as I was outside . . . I’m not sure what this shrub is but the birds love it. One pair builds a nest inside it every year.

Hubby’s rose tree is budding. We mostly ignore it and it blooms like crazy almost year round.

I call this one ‘fake iris’; pretty sure that’s not its name . . .

It always surprises me when succulents bloom. 

So pretty!