More signs of spring are in the air and in the garden. Last night on a walk around the neighbourhood, I noticed the unmistakable sweet plummy scent of Prunus x blireana and followed it to its source, where I relieved the tree of a few little blossoming twigs. Around my area, it is commonly seen planted on the verge as a street tree.   Next, I added a few additions from my own garden: spring starflowers ( Ipheion uniflorum ) and snowflakes ( Leucojum vernum )   You can see the camellias still in abundant bloom in the background. Thanks to Cathy, the creator and host of the In a Vase on Monday meme. Perhaps you would like to contribute a bunch from your garden (or surrounds)? Click here to see what other gardeners around the world have gathered from their gardens this week.