Some of those early blooms are ready to burst

 Rhododendron 'Charisma' has lots of new buds this year.

 Early signs of a very old Lilac shrub coming back to life.

 And Forsythia in full bloom.

Pale pink baby Camellia never disappoints.

A selection of crochet flowers & leaves.

It is now Spring in New Zealand, and although we are still getting those 'cold snaps' the temps on the whole are getting warmer.  Soon I will be taking pics of new blooms in the garden, the 'Forsythia' is already a riot of yellow flames. For now here is a selection of my crochet blooms, making these is a good way to use up odds and ends of wool and thread.