GARDEN BLOGGERS BLOOM DAY - First Bloom of the Year

Last year I planted about 500 blubs at my new home. I planted them relatively late since we did not even move in until October 15th.  
A friend this winter advised that I might not see too many of them with such a late planting date.  On the other hand we had a wonderfully insulating blanket of snow from Nov 11 to well past April 11.  
In other words, it is anyone's guess.Here is the very first bloom. A Crocus with an Allium (well on its way) as backdrop.
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