The flowers are starting to bloom and there is so much color. Here is columbine, this year she has short stems.
The yellow iris . . .
And the lavender.
The Impatiens are starting to spread in their flower beds and the hostas are growing.
The violas just keep on smiling in their pots.
These little white flowers are blooming in the shade of the big oak tree.
And of course it wouldn’t be spring without the peonies.
Wireman was made in art class by son #2 and has been standing vigil in this flowerbed since May 1999.
Gretchen's Little Corner 
Do you know what the little white flowers in the shade of the oak tree might be? I have some of those as well, growing in a shady corner.
All of these look great as usual!
They were already here when we moved in 38 years ago. They were planted in the east yard underneath the big maple trees. I’ve transplanted some to other flowerbeds too.