More Signs of Spring . . .

A few warm days and the Autumn Joy sedum's green rosettes are pushing aside the mulch . . 

Lilac buds are swelling, eager to burst free of their leafy swaddling...

The weeping willow is a veil of chartreuse-green.

And in the dark basement, last year's potatoes are sprouting . . .

I spend a little time on the porch, rubbing those spindly white sprouts off before returning the potatoes to the darkness. They'll  keep longer de-sprouted (which is why most commercial potatoes are treated with something to prevent sprouting.)

Just another sign of Spring. . .