3-30 Myrtle, Chickweed

3-30
One very early Myrtle blossom was open this afternoon. And Common Chickweed was in flower, as it is anytime that it isn't snow covered. It is highly likely that it flowered during the February warm spell and before that during the unusual warmth of late December.
John

Myrtle

Common Chickweed

3-28 Painted Turtles

3-28
Despite the cool, cloudy morning, several painted turtles were basking on old tires.
John

3-26 Hepatica

3-26
This afternoon on a sun-warmed hillside a few Hepatica were open, although they still nestled deep in the sheltering leaf litter.
John

Hepatica

3-22 Coltsfoot

3-22
Despite what seems like an abnormally cold, snowy March, Coltsfoot is starting to flower right on schedule. Only skunk cabbage gets an earlier start!
John