This afternoon I took a short walk around my yard to see how spring is progressing.

I saw many signs of spring.

My first rose buds are appearing, but also lots of aphids. I am debating on whether to go buy some ladybugs. However, in other places I saw evidence of ladybugs at work, so I may give it a few more days before deciding.

Another rose bush had a nice rose bud that is just starting to open. You can tell that the rose will be yellow 🙂

In my side yard I found a cocoon on a branch that I had cut from a tree. I wonder whether it will be a moth or a butterfly. I will have to keep an eye on it to see if I can catch it opening

Leaves are appearing on my trees and they are greening up. They will soon be providing some nice shade.

There were also a lot of dandelions in the yard. I had fun picking some and blowing the seeds off of them. I am OK with having dandelions in my yard as I know that they are good food for bees and other pollinators.

I have heard that it is good to let you grass grow a bit longer in the spring to help provide food for emerging pollinators and other insects. I am sticking with that story as to why I haven’t mowed my yard for a couple weeks.

Steven