Today at Iten's Acres: The Roar of March February 28, 2013

Sloppy. Mushy. Slushy. Take your pick. Wet. Feels as if March is going to do its "Come in like a lion" thing. I was hoping the weather would be about ten degrees colder these last few days so that we could have a nice, deep snowfall. Alas, it was not to be. Frozen tundra is keeping the water from sinking in, and a walk of the Acres was sloppy to say the least.
Three weeks until spring, at least. Officially, anyway. God has already given hints of His yearly resurrection of the beautiful. The pink heather has been blooming for three weeks. Daffodils, crocus, tulips, and even a hyacinth or two have peaked out to check the weather. Several of the Lenten Roses have budded. A white one looks as if it will bloom any day! One yellow crocus has already bloomed as well as a single aconite--a yellow flower as well. Last year at this time because of the mild winter the Acres was already awash in crocus. This year with a real winter--to some degree--it should be a couple of weeks or three until spring starts to color everything. Can't wait. I hope the spring is beautiful this year. There will, no doubt, be a tinge of sorrow in the midst of this year's beauty, but the joy will triumph. The first step will be to bring in a branch or two from the pussy willow, silverize the house, and hope they will take root so that I can plant them later on the Acres.
Roar your way in March! Spring will not be intimidated! Loveliness is around the corner!