Bird watch: No new birds this morning. A friendly black squirrel has come to the bird feeder to share breakfast with the local bird crowd. However, the birds aren't very happy since even the sassy blue jays are flying in and then hopping out. A brave cowbird landed and took a few nibbles, but for the most part, there is very little bird dining at this time. The squirrel is cute, but I hope he moves on.

Garden and weather log: Rain and cold all week. Seems like it would warm up in the afternoon if I went to town. So, because of the unpleasant weather, nothing much was done in the garden. I did trim the lilac bushes next to the patio. Lots of rabbit damage. The bushes should be 5 feet tall by now, but then they would block the view. Thank you bunnies for controlling them for me. I worked a little in the front, so I only have a bit to clean near the big lilac bush in the corner. The lilacs are really pretty this year. They beat the frost. BF's roses look beautiful with all of the flowers. They were nipped, but because we got them from the nursery, they are blooming nicely. The iris are still putting out their flower stalk. It should be spectacular when they are out in the vegetable garden. Some of the early purple irises are open in the south garden next to the house. I think the lupine are the most interesting (see photo). The white candles before the flower opens is really neat. I love a spring garden because it is all new and exciting ( I have forgotten the colors and many times the plants that I have put in). As far as rhubarb goes, Aunt D came over and pulled enough for a rhubarb pie. And, we were invited for Sunday dinner to help eat it. I tell you, it was delicious. Maybe there will still be enough growing for rhubarb crisp. I wonder if Aunt D would make some?