First clematis

We can't remember ever seeing clematis before May 9 in Shakopee. Heck, you're not even supposed to plant the annuals until mid-May. But with this upside-down spring we've enjoyed, we've come to expect the unusual. Across the way, today Farmer Bud is sticking some peonies into the soggy ground.
We've had just about all the rain we'll need for a while, things should be bustin' out all over now. Next door, Sandy just returned from Vegas and there is a super-sized bag of potting soil ready to go on her car trunk lid. Plenty of serious business ahead.

(Photos by Stan Rolfsrud. Correct spelling of clematis by Katie.)

Me too. Nearby, the weigela are giving it an early go.