Overall Observations

I've never realized the little changes that occur around me. However, from this observation for 39 days, I noticed that even the smallest changes have significance for the end result. Overall, the ground that was full of brown leaves was changed to the ground that was covered with newborn bright, green plants. The biggest change were the flowers. Before, most of the leaves seemed dead, but on the last day, the flowers that sprouted were a strong magenta color. The flowers that bloomed were the biggest indicators of spring. These observations made me learn that changes don't just occur suddenly, they take time and patience. 

April 14, 2014

As I walk out for the final day of observations, I instantly notice that there has been a significant change since the last 10 days. The buds have formed magenta flowers. However, the flowers haven’t completely bloomed because the flowers are still closed. The color of the leaves seem a lot brighter than before and the leaves have also grown wider and longer.

Here is a view from far away.

There were also plants on the ground that I haven’t noticed before! The plants sprouted long green leaves that are all different in size.

April 4, 2014

The buds of the flowers are growing bigger in size. Additionally, the buds are pink in the inside. I can tell that the flowers are about to sprout and bloom any time soon. The leaves stay the same color, dark green. On the ground, there are fallen pink petals of flowers, which indicates spring.

Here is a better picture of the petals.

April 1, 2014

The picture is a little blurry, but I observed the flowers starting to grow. The leaves are growing longer in size and a bud is starting to form in the inside. The color of the bud is yellowish-green.

March 21, 2014

There hasn't been any change since yesterday. This picture is a close-up of one of the flowers on the branches. The sepal is reddish-brown and the leaves are dark green. If you look closely, there are small spots on the stem. 

March 20, 2014

There hasn't been a significant change since the 7 days. The orange-brown branches are long and sturdy and support the flower which is growing. The leaves are green and are spotted with some orange.