Are you as excited as I am for Spring? The dainty crocus in shades of purple and yellow announced the approaching Spring season. Despite the forsythia not blooming yet, I pruned my roses, lavender, and daisies in this gardening zone 8a along the shores of Maryland. Normally, I try to wait till the forsythia are blooming before pruning my roses, but I’m willing to risk it. Meanwhile, the grass is burgeoning. Leaflets are poking out from the woody stems of my hydrangea. My lamb’s ear, dianthus, and veronica/speedwell appear to be awakening too! Oh, how I love the glorious season of Spring!

Update: About 10 days after I pruned, and 3 days after this post on the first day of Spring, the forsythia started to bloom!