Spring comes slowly to New England, my house in particular in Keene, NH. The front of my house faces due north and as a result it gets a minimal amount of sun during late winter and early spring. Consequently, we’re one of the last houses on the block to loose the snow from our front yard and flower beds. While all around us is greening up, we’re still looking at winter’s left overs.
The back yard, as you expect faces due south. Still, it’s shaded by the tree density, its natural downward slope, the rear fence and a garage on the side. It’s kind of like a small bowl. It too is one of the last back yards to break loose from winter’s grip.
Tonight, however, an early cool spring rain is making an impact. The steady fall of water from this early spring rain storm is reducing the white stuff in the shady spots. While flowers and real greenery are still weeks away, there’s hope that maybe, just maybe, we won’t be the last ones on the block to have a color in the yard other than white.
