Today at Iten's Acres: Chilly But the Work Goes On April 25, 2015

Chilly, wet day at The Acres. Still managed to get a few things completed. May even get a few more things done if the rain lets up now and then. Actually mowed part of The Acres early in the morning before the rain became persistent. A few more daffodils to bloom though they were not happy with the hard frost on Thursday. Columbine starting to join the party. And the redbud. Dogwoods are turning their back on winter's dormancy. The old dogwood along the driveway and the pink dogwood in the meadow should be blooming soon. And the crab apples. Silly name for such a lovely tree. I, of course, have my hopeful eyes on the iris. The dwarf iris should be blooming--if they are going to bloom--in the next couple of weeks. Tulips and bleeding hearts are starting to bloom as well. And, finally, Mom's lily of the valley have began a massive spreading campaign. Took them long enough to decide they liked it here. The most beautiful sight today were the eight to ten male goldfinch feeding on the front patio this morning. Homesteader and I were both impressed. I do hope that frost this week will be it for this spring--but there are twenty days yet to fret about. Ah, well. I shall endure. Here are some pictures from one of today's walks.