After all the response to my previous photo, I thought I’d put this one up. These amazing violet crocus(es?) popped up a few days later about three feet away from the others!

I’ve noticed these little yellow flowers emerging in a tight patch in my yard. One of my neighbors told me they are a local variety and grow readily around the neighborhood; they are early sprouters for sure! This weekend we had amazing weather in Del Ray: 72 degrees and overcast. To celebrate, we spent Sunday outside working: spreading sheet mulch around the margins, and establishing a garden patch on the western side of the house. Hopefully I can show you some plants that we’ll grow there!

New beginnings all around: this is the first of what will hopefully be many posts, perhaps somewhat regularly here.

Come back again soon for more pictures and news!