My crocuses are such tiny things, and the clumps are few and far between, but I like how they are the first heralds of spring. I have them next to the walkway to my front door so they’ll get our attention as we walk to or from the house. At this time of year, I always think of planting more of them, and then I forget later, when they are dormant. I should remember next fall to get a bunch more bulbs.

While I was shooting these photos, I was happy to also see the first bees of spring! I like how you can see the pollen on their legs in these closeups.

On another note, yesterday I hosted about 30 people for a fruit tree pruning demonstration by Tom Hill with the Utah County USU Extension. He was great – very informative. We watched some videos in the house, had a few cookies (thanks to my wife!), and then went outside for some discussion and a few live examples on my nectarine and apple trees. Thanks to Tom and to all who came. I meant to take some photos to post here, but I got caught up in the learning and forgot to do it. Now, I have to get out there in the coming week and finish the pruning…