My white cemetery Iris have begun blooming. I filled up several pots last fall with Dianthus and Pansies and they have both been blooming all though the fall and even more blooms with the winter cold we have been having. And my Mr. Lincoln rose is blooming.
Our Mountain Laurel is in full bloom, and yes, it does smell like grape jelly! Nature finds way to soothe us during these trying times.
