this is what we were longing for...

What a difference some sun and warmer temperatures can make!  Two weeks ago we had to wonder when winter would give up.  Now we can see new growth each day - buds, blooms, green grass, and innumerable little maple seedlings appearing, and the last bits of once mountainous snow piles sinking away. 

We know it is really spring as we get various water elements bubbling and flowing in their garden spots.  Above is at Jeanne and Ray's in Guilford, below is Margaret's fountain in Dummerston:

And being in the gardens is even more fun when we work together:

Thanks for the photo, Lois!

We look forward to more happy encounters as we work our way up and out of the lowlands of Brattleboro into the awakening hills.