Spring ephemerals just starting to emerge here in central NC, in this overwhelmingly dreary political moment: round-lobed hepatica + trout lily. Too early for TL blooms, maybe next week. Always good to come into the presence of the endless forms of life still around us.

Ironweed (Vernonia sp) in full fluffy seedy glory, veritable buffet for birdies. "Weediness" is in the eye of the beholder... #gardennotes

Sunday.