Finally Spring

March 11 snowfall

 My daffodils had just bloomed three days ago when we got a light snowfall.  We had just had three wonderfully sunny days with temps in the 70's

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The Next Day

Melting started immediately with temps hovering around 33 degrees, and the next morning the daffodils started recovering.

Daffodils fully recovered

It took a few days, but all the daffodils were finally standing up straight.  This photo was taken on March 21st, 10 days after the snowfall. And you can see the catmint plants emerging behind the daffodils.

Cherry Trees

There are four cherry trees on the side yard that just burst into bloom around the same time. All the cherry trees in the neighborhood are blooming also.

Pear trees

 At the same time the two pear trees in the back yard put out their blossoms.  It seemed everything bloomed right before the March 20th equinox.  We have had the coldest winter in years here as have a lot of other areas.  It has been so gray all winter, so it's wonderful to feel the warmth of the sun and see all the plants come to life.

A Promise of Spring

Fourth Snowfall

 After we had some melting, we had two more snowfalls.  But now it is meteorological spring, and weather forecasts promise days in the 70's starting in two days. It has been so gray here for so long, I can't wait for some warmth and sun.

Promise of Spring

Daffodils are finally peeking through the ground after the fifth snowfall.  This area doesn't get a lot of sun. This pile of ice-covered snow that is still lingering in March (!) is from the snow storm that occurred January 24th that crippled the east coast.

Daffodils Emerging

 We had one warm day with sun last weekend, so I tried to uncover all the bulbs in the yard that were trying to grow through the fall plants that I left as groundcover for the winter.

Hellebore plant

I finally got out in the backyard when all the snow was gone last weekend to look under the large trees, and it looks like all the hellebore plants were just starting to bloom.  I'll have to clear away all the dead leaves so that their beauty can be seen.  They can last till June.