It is February 18–two weeks after a brutal ice storm crippled my community, and today, I went out into my garden to see whether or not any plants had begun emerging from their wintry beds. I found all the following plants and more:

Carolina Cranesbill is not a perennial, but she liberally reseeds, and it seems that this plant is a perennial weed, but I rather like her. But note: Carolina Cranesbill reproduces quickly. I acknowledge that this plant can quickly get out of control.

Carolina  Cranesbill is not showy — like Bee Balm. Her flowers are tiny, but the bees love this tiny gem. She deserves some space in my garden. Also, I am planning to make some tussie mussies soon, and I bet Carolina Cranesbill would be precious in tussie mussies. I found several treasures in my garden today, peeking between the clumps of Carolina Cranesill