Sping's a'comin

First iris of the year has opened - about a month early.


I love this black hellebore. It's in a very sheltered spot near the house so is a week or so ahead of the rest in the garden. But they are close!


I cheated with the daffs - they are from the grocery store. The ones in the garden are heading upward tho.


And look how bright this cyclamen is! Wow, does it put out the color.


Looks like we're in for an early spring, as is typical with an el Nino winter. I'm not complaining, even tho the weeds are getting a head start too.