While I was out photographing the prescribed shoreline burn at Lake Nokomis, the little prairie garden near my house was cooking up its own surprises. I did a double take when I spotted the little magenta buds of prairie smoke. And I was glad to see a heartening display of green shoots poking out from the charred spots. The fresh colors seem so especially vibrant this time of year.
90/365: prairie smoke buds
avant garden 365 
So beautiful, and such a miracle. Thanks for sharing.
Have I told you how much I am enjoying these posts?
Thank you, Anne. That is so good to hear! Glad to have you.
So pretty and delicate.
Thank you. I always love that combination of tough & delicate, especially in the earliest spring flowers.
Wow!
Today would not seem like a great day for any kind of burn.
The “smoke” is pretty, though.
Kris
Kris – I always post photos the day after I take them. They started the burn well before the crazy winds picked up. Are you in Mpls?