Eager for spring

Yesterday, though the wind was brisk, the temperature warmed.  John thought it time to help the snow disappear and uncovered most of the raised beds in the upper garden. He shoveled for a few hours. Exciting to see green sprigs of parsley, sage leaves, chives and garlic. You'd think we had discovered gold.

I wondered around the yard where snow had retreated, discovering some primrose and daffodils eager to get on with it. I'm amazed with the persistence of life - tender shoots piercing dead dried leaves, letting nothing get in their way.