This is spring...

This is spring....at least for today.

Forsythia, in bold spring bloom. Branches arching out over my old wooden fence. No frost to kill the buds this year. I love the natural look of forsythia. You can still prune and shape it but let it take on it's natural habit. Small, square or round forsythia all boxed in make me feel sad. It's like they didn't get a chance to live up to their potential.

These bright green leaves bring hints of what is to come. Yummy, raspberry deliciousness. Yes, they can become out of control, spreading beyond their allotted bounds. The sweet sun ripened berries make the extra work worth while. Hopefully the girls won't get to them before me this year.