Wow! I thought that the typical January thaw was great! But today we had almost an inch of snow. The wind chill is what will get you.

Now the snow is mostly gone. It only lingers in the shade of buildings and the trees.

This week blooms: the crocus on the southern slopes have their buds peeking above the soil line. If it was warmer for longer, they would be in full bloom! Can't wait.

Winter aconite should be ready soon, as well as vernal witchhazel.

Seeing plants in bloom through the worst of the winter gives me hope! Spring is not too far away.