early spring

at least, it feels like- with rain and warmer weather. I took a walk around the yard and a few photos. Green in the mud and dead leaves-

daylilies:

new leaves on vinca:

arum

tulips

oops camera cord got in this picture

sedums coming up around the stump- very small foliage still

a few sweet peas sprouted on their own

several of my younger hellebores are budding!

rosemary is sad, looks barely alive

Nandina stayed green all winter. I hope it grows more this year.

Holly shrub by the lower deck is so lush it almost glows.

Lots of new leaves. Seems to like the dehumidifier water I dump on it.

I've reseeded some more bare spots in the front lawn, during this week of rain. Back yard has tons of moss invading the sad lawn- way more than any other year before. It's nice that it is bright green, but unless walking careful and flatfoot it gets torn up so easily. Hm. I did scatter vermicompost and ashes on the front yard this past fall, but not the back. I think it shows. Gah. I'm fond of mosses but really need to improve the lawn health instead.

A few tufts of moss have made it onto my roof. I kind of like that.