Spring has Finally Sprung!

This was my first winter in Ohio and it was considerably different from winters in the California Mountains. They don't get nearly the quantity of snow that we did, though you would think they did by their response to even 2"-5" of the white stuff. They freak out!
The major difference is the study in grey. Grey sky, grey trees, grey everything. In California you have snow and then the sun comes out and the contrast is startling between blue sky and the whiteness of the snow. The other difference is the bitter cold. Many days of negative temperatures with the wind chill and a biting wind. When you open the door for the dog and she stops dead in her tracks and turns around and runs back to the sofa you know it is cold.
Now we are in the last tango throes of winter and spring. One day it is warm and sunny and the next cold and grey once again. Then the next almost balmy and you sit outside with no coat and start plotting the garden only to have your dreams dashed the next day once again! The dance.

Winter Aconite.


The other day we stopped in at Wegerzyn Park and much to my surprised eyes were patches of bright yellow! My heart skipped a beat, at last a sign of Spring! These little beauties were spreading out here and there. They have been cleaning up the gardens and preparing for Spring.

Snowdrops.



A few crocuses were out as well. Lovely little purple flowers.
In the yard at home Naked Lady lilies and various bulbs are just peaking their foliage above ground.
Not too much longer and Spring will be here to stay. I can't wait.