seeking new (plant) life

Last spring I saw crocus in bloom on April 1st and snowdrops emerging on April 3rd. This spring it appears I'll need to wait a little longer. There is still a blanket of snow on the ground; more bare ground emerges from the edges every day.

I saw a few signs of spring life on my walk this afternoon, the leaves of still-green periwinkle emerging from the snow, a few spring perennials starting to show shoots of green, a few trees wearing buds. Soon...