Nineteen days and counting

The calendar may think it's still a few more weeks 'til spring, but don't tell that to the inhabitants of Wisley garden (run by the Royal Horticultural Society). I popped by there earlier today to buy pea seeds for Scott for our backgard container garden, and wound up making a few detours. There were crocuses, daffodils, budding trees and shurbs, lively fish and masses of frogs' eggs in the ponds. Although I should note that I observed eggs only in ponds not inhabited by fish. Coincidence? Perhaps. But I'm putting my money on smart frogs.

[click on pictures for larger view--especially the frog eggs!]