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<\/a>This little critter showed up on Ground Hog Day, way before it was supposed to. The mild winter is expected to result in a summer of insects. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>February 7, 2012. Crocus are a sure sign that Spring is just around the corner. Photo \u00a92012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>February 12, 2012- More crocus show up to herald the birth of an early Spring. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Hyacinths are a welcome contrast to the brown of Winter. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>This Grape Hyacinth was transplanted planted from across the street last year and shines bright on an early Spring morn. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>March 10, 2012 - Willow trees leafed out early this year like this one at Burdette Park. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Henbit is a weed but so what, it is still beautiful. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Honey bees have been rare in 2012 but this hardy bee found some pollen on the Ides of March. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>Ah, the wonders of nature...Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Garvin Park, Evansville's premier park was alive with kids and wildflowers on St. Patrick's Day. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>A dry Spring really limited the splendor of tulips this year in the Valley Watch garden but this one did present a nice appearance in March. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Just a little rain and things get brighter. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Dogwood blooms are always a rush. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>A few tulips were really impressive but a lack of rain impeded their glory and when the rain did come, it made them drop the petals. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Honey Bees have been few and far between this year. but this one was friendly enough to photograph. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>The last tulip standing was still a wonderful burst of color. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>April 17, 2012 - Two roosters appeared in Garvin Park this morning Unsure how they got there and unsure of their fate. Photo\u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>What I believe will become a full fledged garden spider finds its start on one of the blooming flowers n the garden. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Not sure if this is a mosquito or some kind of bee but it really liked my leg. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>No longer transparent, this garden spider is rapidly maturing and will soon be luring other insects to it web. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>There seem to be lots of variety of lady Bugs this year. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>I suppose this is some kind of moth instead of a butterfly but it is sure a pretty thing to behold with its green eyes. Photo \u00a9 2012 John Blair<\/p><\/div>\n