Photo Gallery: Spring flowers

by Laura Seewoester

While North Texas is lucky enough to have a fairly long growing season, there is nothing like the bright colors and sheer numbers of springtime blooms. North Texas is also lucky to have so many opportunities to stop and smell and the flowers offering even a variety of experiences. The Dallas Arboretum's Dallas Blooms is going on through April 12, boasting nearly a half million blooming bulbs. For the kiddos, the arboretum has also just launched its Storybook Playhouse exhibit. The arboretum also has a ton of events planned in conjunction with Dallas Blooms, so if you're looking to be entertained while you soak in the beauty this is the place to be.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is also in full bloom, with 109 acres of eye candy to look at. Most sections of the gardens are free (except the Conservatory, which is about $1 to get into, and the Japanese Gardens, which cost $2-3 for entrance). The Fort Worth Botanic Garden gives a more quiet and serene ambiance while becoming one with the flowers and has boardwalks that connect the features. The wisteria is in full bloom and the roses are not at their peak yet but are starting come out.

It's also wildflower time again, and after all that rain the other week followed by warm sunny weather, they have really started to pop up. While they have not peaked yet, I have noticed some good patches of bluebonnets on 183 at 360 (although it's not exactly the best place to plop your kid down into and take pictures). There are also loads of patches of them along the highway as you drive south on I-35 towards Austin. Give it a few weeks and they will be in full bloom. For those of you looking for the coveted Lupinus texensis, here is a forum with current sightings around the state.

Have you spotted Texas bluebonnets? Please share by posting the location in the comments below.

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