Took a walk-about and found my Mahonia 'Charity' in full bloom. This has been a very slow grower for me, although in its defense it is planted in full shade beneath evergreens.
Lots of perennials starting to poke their heads out of the ground. Still a bit chilly to really dig into the dirt, although I did buy some insulated gloves, so a little here and a little there may be possible. My primary goal before spring really erupts is to contain my chickens to their yard. I don't really mind them free ranging but they do scratch things up and make a mess. They also nibble on certain plants (comfrey, daylilies) but have not yet annihilated anything. The little banty rooster has gone from being called 'Shrimp' (his size) to 'Albert' (his hair) to 'That Little Bast**d' (his behavior) - last time we scuffled he drew blood on me, not sure if it was his beak or his spurs. Little creepazoid. But, doing his job...
