Over at the Cottage, the first crop of blooming things are making the most of the sunny days this weekend.
The Striped Squill is holding its own (Puschkinia scilloides), and a Crocus clump is happy under a Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera flaviramea).
Johnny-Jump-Ups rebound whenever the snow is off the ground (Viola sp.). And even the raisin-like berries from the untrimmed Privet hedge are nice (Ligustrum vulgare).
Amid the buds of a honeysuckle shrub (Lonicera sp.) is the remains of a little nest from last year. Likely belonged to a Sparrow or Yellow Warbler family.
The Daphne (D. mezereum) is fading, but the scent remains strong - it attracts attention.
The Daphne (D. mezereum) is fading, but the scent remains strong - it attracts attention.
And back at the house, the first Grape Hyacinths (Muscari) are coming out, as well as the Periwinkle (Vinca minor). I love true blue flowers, and spring is a good time for them. Happy GBBD everyone!
