April 11: Snow!

Biking off to work in still-falling snow:

Photo: Francesca Davis DiPiazza

Cat in Spring Sun

Photo: Marz Haney

Running through SOO Line Garden

...in shorts!

Photo: Francesca Davis DiPiazza

Spring Forward

Time change tonight---set clocks ahead.

Photo: Marz Haney

An Elegant Forsythia Complements An Elegant Mansion

The forsythia bush seems to know its place in the shadow of the mansion.  Yet its delicacy almost outshines the weight of the building.

Photo:  Jo Ann Musumeci

Crocus Poking Through The Leaves

This bright yellow crocus is undeterred by the leaf and twig litter, even boldly reflecting its color off the twig to the right.

Photo:  Jo Ann Musumeco

Spring Ephemeral Native Flowers

 Snow Drop

 Blood Root

Sharp-lobed Hepatica

The spring emphemeral flowers bloom in their native habitat in the forest before the leaves come out.  You can plant them in your yard, too.

Photo: Jo Ann Musumeci

Signs Of Spring

 Irises peaking out of the leaves.

Photo:  Jo Ann Musumeci