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SNAPZ: Early Arrivals
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Their arrival may have been early, but their beauty certainly didn’t suffer. Judging from these pictures we received, this year’s spring flowers have been as enjoyable as ever, don’t you agree?
Submitted by Ronald Biroschak.
Submitted by Diane Theis of Boardman.
Submitted by Diane Theis of Boardman.
Irene Scullen of New Middletown submitted this photo taken on Holy Saturday, April 7. The bulb and perennial garden in front of her porch boasts tulips, daffodils, yellow primroses and grape hyacinths in bloom.
Submitted by Kailey Love of Canfield.
Submitted by Kailey Love of Canfield.
Primroses show off their vibrant colors. Photo sent in by Marilyn King of Newton Falls.
Brenda Puntel of Austintown sent in this photo of some of her early spring blooms.
Sent by Sherri Bartholomew of New Wilmington, Pa.
Sophia Sicilia Testa, 16 months, is surrounded by the purple tulips in the flower garden at Mill Creek Park. She is the daughter Angela & Michael Testa of Boardman. Photo was taken by her nanny, Brittany Schiffhauer.
Rachell Joy sent in this photo she took of an early bloom that showed up in her herb garden this year. She said she thought it was too beautiful not to share.
Here's the American flag between blossoms at Boardman Library. The photo was taken at dusk in March by Doxie Damico of Youngstown.
Sent by Dianne Phillips of Poland, this picture was taken March 1 along one of the roadways on the Alcatraz Island in San Francisco.
Sister Kathleen McCarragher, OSU, sent this spring photo taken at the newly named Saint Angela Merici Parish on Youngstown's East Side.
Here's a red hibiscus flower, which grew on a bush of white hibiscus flowers in the garden of Judith Ferrett of Hubbard, who sent in the photo.
Ben Gaither, 1-year-old grandson of Laurie Fox of Lowellville, enjoys the daffodils at his grandparents’ house. Ben’s parents are Becky and Bill Gaither of Austintown. Photo sent in by Laurie Fox.
Sunlight makes these blooms even brighter. Photo sent in by Monica Smith.
Brittany Schiffauer sent this picture of the gorgeous flowers at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
More blossoms in Mill Creek Park's Fellows Riverside Gardens, as seen by Doxie Damico of Youngstown.
Received from by Billy Ray.
Brenda Puntel of Austintown sent in this photo of some of her early spring blooms.
Sent by Sherri Bartholomew of New Wilmington, Pa.
Peggy Griffith of Youngstown sent us this dandelion that looks like a flower.
Ben Gaither, 1-year-old grandson of Laurie Fox of Lowellville, enjoys the daffodils at his grandparents’ house. Ben’s parents are Becky and Bill Gaither of Austintown. Photo sent in by Laurie Fox.
These "blossoms" at Danridge's Burgundi Manor in Youngstown are, from left, Shelly Frangos, activities; Haggir Moorer, short-term rehabilitation resident; and Toni Krager, corporate marketing director.
Cathy Hinderliter of Canfield submitted this picture of bleeding hearts.
Here are early blossoms on a flowering tree in the yard of Laurie Fox of Lowellville. In the background, forsythia blooms.
Sent by Sherri Bartholomew of New Wilmington, Pa.
Brenda Puntel of Austintown sent in this photo of some of her early spring blooms.
Here are early blossoms on a flowering tree in the yard of Laurie Fox of Lowellville. In the background, forsythia blooms.
Tulips in the garden seem to be reaching for the sun. Photo submitted by Chrissy Cvetkovic of Canfield.
Doxie Damico of Youngstown sent in this photo of tulips in bloom at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown.
Sometimes, you just have to stop and smell the tulips at Fellows Riverside Garden in Mill Creek Park. Chrissy Cvetkovic of Canfield sent in this photo of little Reagan doing just that.
Sophia Sicilia Testa, 16 months, is smelling the flowers at Mill Creek Park's flower garden while on a family outing. She is the daughter Angela & Michael Testa of Boardman. Photo was taken by her nanny, Brittany Schiffhauer.
Brenda Puntel of Austintown sent in this photo of some of her early spring blooms.
In 1976, Laurie Fox of Lowellville and her husband bought 2 acres of property in Poland Township on which to build their home. One of the trees they didn’t cut down was a small wild cherry tree. Laurie says it has blossomed and produced cherries every year and was exceptionally …
Luanne Blake of Salem says this photo of pink blossoms just "screams spring!"
Brittany Schiffauer sent this picture of Sophia Sicilia Testa, 16 months, at Mill Creek Park.
Sent by Sherri Bartholomew of New Wilmington, Pa.
Sister Kathleen McCarragher, OSU, sent this spring photo taken at the newly named Saint Angela Merici Parish on Youngstown's East Side.
This photo was submitted by Rachel Camuso of Canfield, who says her 3-year-old daughter, Eva, had just picked a bouquet for her. She says that Eva and her twin brother, Georgie, are at that age when everything is beautiful, even dandelions.
Mickey Marshall, 17, took these photos on a college visit to Washington and Lee University in Washington, D.C., before his senior year at Boardman High School. He is studying photography. Photo submitted by Daniel Marshall.
Michael Vugrincic of Warren submitted this close-up photo.
These vibrant flowers were captured on film by Lee and Lori Swan during an outing at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park in April.
On a sunny day in mid-April, Sara Root of Liberty took this photo of purple shaded trees on the grounds at Liberty High School.
Plenty of spring blooms arrived early this year at the home of Theresa Starr and Frank Kishel in Boardman.
Here are some lovely tulips belonging to Brenda Puntel of Austintown, who sent in this photo.
David Gemmel sent in this photo of bluebells he took while admiring the wildflowers from the gorge at Mill Creek Park.
David Gemmel sent in this photo of jack-in-the-pulpit he took while admiring the wildflowers from the gorge at Mill Creek Park.
Plenty of spring blooms arrived early this year at the home of Theresa Starr and Frank Kishel in Boardman.
Marcie Wheeler took this photo of tulips in late March while visiting Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park.
Enjoying the early spring flowers at the home of Terri Dyce of Girard were butterflies. She said she saw as many as five butterflies at one time on the blooms outside her kitchen window.
Mickey Marshall, 17, took these photos on a college visit to Washington and Lee University in Washington, D.C., before his senior year at Boardman High School. He is studying photography. Photo submitted by Daniel Marshall.
These vibrant flowers were captured on film by Lee and Lori Swan during an outing at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park in April.
Marcie Wheeler took this photo in late March while visiting Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park.
Enjoying the early spring flowers at the home of Terri Dyce of Girard were butterflies. She said she saw as many as five butterflies at one time on the blooms outside her kitchen window.
Here's a view of the bluebells in Poland Woods as they looked on Easter Sunday. Photo sent in by Debbie Brunner of Poland.
Maryann Kilbreath of Salem says this "peony tree" is the pride and joy of all of her flowers. It's been blooming since the week after Easter.
David Gemmel sent in this photo of trillum he took while admiring the wildflowers from the gorge at Mill Creek Park.
Marcie Wheeler took this photo in late March while visiting Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park.
These "icicle" pansies were planted in the fall of 2011. The photo, submitted by Marilyn King of Newton Falls, was taken in March.
Plenty of spring blooms arrived early this year at the home of Theresa Starr and Frank Kishel in Boardman.
Tuxedo the cat checks out some nature at the home of owner Lana Vanauker of Canfield.
Alice Sassone's early arrival this year is Epimedium rubrum, common name, Bishop's hat. She says it's a herbaceous perennial groundcover that she's had in her garden since 1988.
Mickey Marshall, 17, took these photos on a college visit to Washington and Lee University in Washington, D.C., before his senior year at Boardman High School. He is studying photography. Photo submitted by Daniel Marshall.
This photo of colorful columbine was taken by Linda Biggs of Leetonia.
David Gemmel sent in this photo of violets he took while admiring the wildflowers from the gorge at Mill Creek Park.
Marcie Wheeler took this photo of daffodils in late March while visiting Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park.
Bill and Sandee Timmerman of Austintown sent in this photo of their early bloomers.
Here are some lovely tulips belonging to Brenda Puntel of Austintown, who sent in this photo.
Here's a closer look at the flowers in bloom at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Youngstown. Autumn Kausits submitted the photo.
Primroses grown by Terri Dyce of Girard experienced an early blooming this year.
Dorothy Soltis sent in this photo of blooming dogwood.
Deborah Carissimi of Boardman submitted this photo of the blooms and foliage at her house.
In this photo from April, Deborah Carissimi, left, Terri Goldner and Carla Carissimi pause in the Las Vegas flower gardens at The Wynn Resort. Photo sent in by Deborah Carissimi of Boardman.
Mia Jackson, 3, picks flowers in her yard. Her mom, April Hatfield, who sent in this photo, said Mia likes to wear princess dresses for everything she does.
Here are magnolia trees at the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown Motherhouse in Canfield, as seen by Sister Lisa Marie Belz. Photo sent in by Michele Ristich Gatts.
Nancy Kausits of Youngstown has put in some time with her flower garden. Photo sent in by her daughter, Autumn Kausits.
Lana Vanauker of Canfield calls this photo "Nature's Jewels." It's one of her tulips after the rain.
Sister Lisa Marie Belz took this photo of a magnolia bud at the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown Motherhouse in Canfield. The photo was submitted by Michele Ristich Gatts.
JoAnn Carissimi of Boardman shows off many-colored blossoms. Photo sent in by Deborah Carissimi of Boardman.
A closer look at Nancy Kausits' garden shows a variety of blooms and greenery at her Youngstown home. Photo sent in by her daughter, Autumn Kausits.
This photo of lilacs in bloom was sent in by Dorothy Soltis.
On April 1, Joyce McNab took this photo of the magnificent garden scenery at Mill Creek Park.
Bill and Sandee Timmerman of Austintown sent in this photo of their early bloomers.
Standing amid a multitude of blooms is Deborah Carissimi of Boardman.
Terri Dyce of Girard said her irises usually bloom in late May. Here are some from last summer.
Monnie Ryan of Mineral Ridge sent in this photo of beautiful blooms taken in late March in Mill Creek Park.
A variety of flowers adds beauty to Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Youngstown. Photo sent in by Autumn Kausits.
You'll not soon forget this photo of forget-me-nots by Sister Lisa Marie Belz. It was taken at the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown Motherhouse in Canfield and submitted by Michele Ristich Gatts.