“In winter when there are no flowers, and leaves are rare, even larger buds are interesting and somewhat exciting. I go a budding like a partridge.”
– Henry David Thoreau, from Winter: The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, vol. 8, January 31, 1854
Azalea buds, Arboretum
Many trees and bushes are actively budding right now. I saw these azalea buds along the Azalea Way path at the arboretum.
Azalea buds
And the magnolias are simply profligate with their showy, soft-as-mouse-fur, perky, candle-flame buds.
Magnolia buds
Watercolor sketches of magnolia buds
