I love to see those early signs of life in the gardens.  I’m feeling a little sad that we have no crocus or hyacinth to point the way into spring for us.  Surely, that must be done for next year.  Right?

We have snow drops, which we may actually see in another week or so.  Because they are planted on the west side of the barn in a shady spot, they do not come up early.

A couple of years ago Sylvia planted some hollyhocks in “Granny’s Garden.”  It is a sunny flower garden beside the house that was given that name by our granddaughter.  They are flourishing.

Hollyhocks enjoy the sun in this southeast facing garden.

Meanwhile, beside the driveway in the upper walk-out garden, the daffodils are showing signs of life.

How much longer before Daffy shows us her petty-coat and skirt?

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the return of the catnip.  Our best crop came from an area that was disturbed by a (yet unfinished) construction project.  I managed to transplant some and it has taken hold.

Nellie is going to love this!

I harvested a single leaf and took it to Nellie, who became excited about her gift.  She rewarded me with lots of “kitty kisses” on the finger and thumb, which I used to carry it to her.  I’m happy for her, but even happier for us human folk

Yes! Rhubarb coming up. How long until we can make the first pie?

Did you know that another name for rhubarb is “pie plant?”  Great name for it.

Lots of garden work coming up this year.  I’m ready.