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Despite many dead plants from winter, these Tatarian honeysuckle growing near Doherty High School's field can represent a new beginning in spring.
Despite many dead plants from winter, these Tatarian honeysuckle growing near Doherty High School’s field can represent a new beginning in spring. (Brendon Castle)
Among all the leafless trees scattered around Doherty campus, the tree at the west entrance has almost completely regained its beautiful green leaves.
Among all the leafless trees scattered around Doherty campus, the tree at the west entrance has almost completely regained its beautiful green leaves. (Brendon Castle)
On Doherty's campus, a vibrant bush of Weeping Forsythia flourishes beside Doherty high school, its golden blossoms beckoning with the promise of spring.
On Doherty’s campus, a vibrant bush of Weeping Forsythia flourishes beside Doherty high school, its golden blossoms beckoning with the promise of spring. (Brendon Castle)
The Japanese barberry located at the south entrance of Doherty, beautifully shows us how spring can restore the city with vibrant colors.
The Japanese barberry located at the south entrance of Doherty, beautifully shows us how spring can restore the city with vibrant colors. (Brendon Castle)
Flowers begin to bloom again on Giorgia Trocciola's memorial tree. Even though she is gone, her place in this world will not be forgotten.
Flowers begin to bloom again on Giorgia Trocciola’s memorial tree. Even though she is gone, her place in this world will not be forgotten. (Brendon Castle)
Some of the strangest life forms can be found sprouting in Colorado Springs, such as these wild mushrooms found at the base of a tree near Graner Music, right across from Doherty High School.
Some of the strangest life forms can be found sprouting in Colorado Springs, such as these wild mushrooms found at the base of a tree near Graner Music, right across from Doherty High School. (Brendon Castle)
Even with signs of winter's pause in life, flowers begin to bloom on a cherry blossom tree near Doherty High School.
Even with signs of winter’s pause in life, flowers begin to bloom on a cherry blossom tree near Doherty High School. (Brendon Castle)
As summer approaches, indoor plants are available in stores. This is a photo of a Spathiphyllum, commonly known as a Peace Lily, being sold at My Floral Shop, located across from Doherty.
As summer approaches, indoor plants are available in stores. This is a photo of a Spathiphyllum, commonly known as a Peace Lily, being sold at My Floral Shop, located across from Doherty. (Brendon Castle)