Before Snow

 The dirt on the pavement is due to the construction.  It was messy.

 hyacinth

 slow trickle and no snow along the green belt

 tiny white blossoms on the gooseberry shrub

lilac bush; purple blooms are forming

 Jeff's love: the Honey Crisp Apple tree is blooming.

We even have a few strawberry blossoms and starts of berries.