Currently Blooming

• The first tulips have opened.
• We've had just enough warm weather for the cherry tree (fruit, not flowering) to burst into creamy white which always reminds me of Anne of Green Gables.
• The hyacinths which didn't do much last year, are striking this year in purple, white, blue and pink.
• The creeping phlox is spreading pink joyousness which I will probably remember when I begin wanting to get rid of the prickly little rascals later in summer.
• The daffodils are on their way out, but still give us sunshiny dreams.
• Ditto most of the peach blossoms, but we have hope that the lower branches will flower momentarily while we have weather that is actually above 70(!!!) degrees. We are hoping the bees notice and drop by for a little pollenizing 'cause I just love a totally ripe peach warm from the branch.
• The volunteer violas are blooming through the bricks. One had the honor of being the first flower destroyed by Kharma.
• The dandelions have apparently been informed that there will be NO herbicides applied in the backyard due to a new puppy and have reacted accordingly. Said puppy has begun to imitate her mommy and is industriously pawing at them and biting off their little golden heads. Good dog!