Tried With Fire

Robin chick waiting to be fed  Brown thrasher chick - this was taken through the window next to my computer desk Freshly mulched bed  Unknown variety of rose

I don't know what the ground hog saw, but this is what I saw in the garden yesterday. Update: Phil did not see his shadow.

Star magnolia

These are mini-daffodils, about 5 inches tall, still wet from last night's rain.

Spring is a beautiful time in Virginia with the exception of the pollen. The brownish stuff on the ground and driveway are fallen oak tassles. It was literally raining pollen today, and the driveway is covered with it. I would have taken a closeup of the pollen but it's quite nasty looking. The following is more worthy of a closeup. These are very fragrant narcissus. The blooms are small and delicate. This variety blooms much later than our regular yellow daffodils.

Bradford pear blossoms Our Bradford pear trees Early spring is a beautiful time in Virginia, especially before the pines and oaks drop their pollen. The Bradford pears are so pretty but their blooms don't last very long. Already, we see a shower of petal snow everytime the wind blows. The bees were taking advantage of the blooms. The trees were literally buzzing with activity when I took these pictures today.