Spring is finally here

Just three days ago, we had a late snow--the latest I think we've ever had in Maryland. (It snowed on March 17 and March 25 as well).

Today there are no traces of snow. The hellebores and crocuses are in bloom (they usually bloom in March).

On the last day of April 2013 (or thereabouts)...

Here is what was (still) blooming in my yard on the last day of April this year. (Click on any of the photos to see them bigger).

A slope of purple ajuga, with white and pink azaleas behind.

Bleeding hearts, may apples and periwinkle, growing in the shade.

Small white azalea bushes growing in almost total shade near my mailbox.

Even the rhubarb plant on my deck burst into bloom.