It's raining - at last

Well, it is a cold miserable rainy day - and I couldn't be happier. It is just what the garden needs!

Count on lots of garden progress pictures tomorrow. Everytime I step out, I find something else in bud or blooming. Such a wonderful time of year.

This photo is from the Royal Botanical Gardens in the Rock Garden from this past weekend. While the tulip festival had officially begun, there wasn't a lot in bloom just yet, which is good news if you're in the neighbourhood in the days and weeks ahead - it should be just stunning.