So much better than Zoom -- the Chicago Botanic Garden on an early spring day

So busy writing Crack in the Wall, I hadn't noticed this...

First Scilla Siberica I've seen this year.

No waiting! Planted Alyssum seeds on the 6th, they sprouted on the 8th.

Two winters out on the balcony, and still alive...

Just started 18 little pots of Alyssum seeds, if all goes well, should sprout in 8-10 days.