The daffodils are blooming, some of the tulips are showing color, and the peonies are sending up new shoots. One can see where the lilac buds are forming, but they may not be in bloom by the Lilac Parade in mid-May. I spent most of Monday planting potatoes, since some had sprouted and I had them growing in a pot in the house. Most of those suffered frost damage last Tuesday when it snowed. But it’s supposed to be summery this weekend, with highs in the low 60s to mid-70s, so maybe flowers will pop then.