Although the clock change was jarring, it's delightful to have sunlight in the evenings and warmer days. The snowdrops next to my deck have been in bloom for a few weeks, the daffodil and tulip leaves are showing themselves, and I just saw the first purple crocus and some very early monkshood leaves in the garden. The hellebores, alas, don't look so good.
In a nearby stream the green skunk cabbages, with purple stripes, are starting to appear, and the watercress is already thriving. I haven't yet heard pond peepers, but I'm sure they will start singing any day now.
On the downside, stinkbugs are emerging from their winter hiding places. My Bugzooka vacuum has been busy sucking them up.
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