The backyard was free of snow and dry enough to rake except for an icy bank on the north side of the garage.  This morning there is a 3 inch blanket of snow covering everything and it's still going hard.  Just another spring day.  Will I get to try out that ski equipment that I just bought?  The moisture it brings is welcomed.  I was thinking about that on my last drive through Elk Island.  Even though there was a lot of snow during the winter, the ponds are not full.  The water has seeped into the earth. The beavers and muskrats will be on the move looking for water.

Yes, I love snow for outdoor sports and the fact that there are no bugs in winter but I was planning what to plant in my garden beds.  At this stage of the season, there's no snow sports and no planting. Today I'm thinking about the rejuvenation that is happening under that white blanket.

Happy Easter weekend!