This is the first flower to bloom in our yard in 2004. It is a Lenten Rose. I got this from eBay in December.
It could be the case that this was actually the first flower to bloom, but we only noticed it today so that doesn't count :)
I couldn't believe it today when I walked in the woodland garden and noticed the leaves showing on the hydrangea. It will be in the 70's for a few more days. I pray that a hard freeze doesn't come and kill the buds. This is the first one I noticed today.
On Sunday Ashley helped me to plant the gardenia.
And a view of the bed after it was tilled and replanted (well, just one section of it).