This Week at Iten's Acres: Spring Begins--Early!! February 20, 2016

I'm trying to come to grips with this early spring thing. The crocus and snowdrops are a month early--at least. Does that mean everything will bloom a month early? I'm not ready for that. I still have lots of pre-spring stuff to do at The Acres. I guess I'll bury my fears and buy a chain saw. (Prayers for my arms and legs would be appreciated.) Will I have to mow the grass in March? Even the honeybees were out today checking out the crocus. The feathered friends are singing as if spring is already here. The Redwings are even here already. At least some snowbirds are still hanging around. The absolute worst part about having an early spring is that I may have to give a nod to the groun . . . I can't even say the word. You know, those ugly, huge, destructive varmints that claim to be shadow experts. Ugh. Ah well, three snows AFTER the forsythia bloom, right? I don't think my paranoia can take this. Okay, okay. Yes, the pussy willows, crocus, and snowdrops are lovely, but . . . slow down spring. I can wait.

Anyway, here's what's blooming already--the THIRD WEEK in February:  If you look closely at the pond pictures you can see some of my golden friends.