I got up early this morning (early for me, that is) and took these photos specifically to share with you. It's been rainy and a bit chilly here, but warmer temperatures are on the way as over the weekend we'll experience 85 degrees or better. Maryland is like that as I've said before.

This is the Kwanzon cherry tree in our backyard. While it's in full bloom, the blooms are still tight. With the warmer weather, these will open up even more, and then it will 'snow' pink.

A few 'transition' pots on my porch steps: lemon tree (on top), alstromeria (Peruvian lilies)(next step), and primrose on the bottom step with creeping Jennie waiting for addition of red geraniums and purple verbena.

My roses from Trader Joe's.