Forsythia

The first of my shrubs to bloom is always the forsythia. I have to admit, it kind of creeps me out. I think flowers coming from a bare branch, with no leaves, is just plain weird.

The forsythia I have here was planted long before I came along and it was huge the day I walked onto the property. It is so huge, that like almost everything else here, it was way overgrown.

I don't dislike it particularly. At least not enough to do anything about removing it. But every year, the yellow flowers take me by surprise. And every year, I think it looks just a little odd. This year, I am actually going to try pruning it. According to the book, I need to be thinking about that tomorrow!