March 1: Front Yard Flowerbed

Though today finds us 19 days short of the first official day of Spring, my mind insists that moving the calendar from February 28th to March 1st means that springtime has arrived.  It could be the cheerful sight of flower bulbs peeking more insistently through the soil that makes me think this way.

My rhododendron bush has perked up from the ease in the cold air.  That development suggests something promising is on the way.  

Even the lilac is determinedly preparing to put on a good show.

No doubt there is some cold weather still to come.  But  it's sunny today so I shall live in hope.