Survivors

I am absolutely amazed that these lilacs survived the winter. Last summer I potted these suckers from an old white lilac bush. I could not decide a good spot to plant them, so by the time winter rolled around they were still in their pots. This is where they sat all winter long, with no protection except the snow fall. Not only are they alive, but have buds that are further along than the rest of the lilacs. After this they deserve to be planted, but where oh where to put them.

Scratch Grains

Chickens are alert patiently waiting for scratch grains and whatever other goodies Thorny Guy brought down for them.

Then the mad rush begins to eat all you can eat. At this point it is silent except for beaks pecking on the ground. It kinda sounds like rain drops. Lately they have been getting more aggressive towards each other fighting over what is left.

Crocus Blooms

Here are the first blooms of the season. These are the Fuscotinctus Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus).

Use the unusual crocus to provide cheery spots of colour during the drab end-of-winter months! A true beauty with exotic striping on each outside petal. The exterior of the outer segments are yellow, striped and feathered with plum purple over a lemon-yellow ground. The stripes continue down the flower tube.