It was nice enough for a walk-about today. Seeing emerging growth on the daylilies, sedums (hydro-whatevers they now go by), and primroses. I didn't check the deciduous trees to see if they are budding out yet. Walked out back and found several blow-downs from our recent high winds - mostly dead alders that had previously been ravaged by woodpeckers. Temps in low 50s, so very pleasant. Note to self: clean all garden tools, and get geared up for early season work. New gloves are always a treat, I like the thicker Atlas type when it's cold and wet out (not the full on concrete type, but heavier than the thin nitriles).
Looking forward to the Winter Solstice, although I'm always a bit confused why the shortest day of the year is called the first day of winter -- but who am I to argue with the calendar? I'm choosing to celebrate that this year as my holiday of choice.
