Pops of Yellow on a Rainy Day

Yellow is the theme color of the day, even when the forecast calls for a series of rainy weather here in Central Virginia. Yellow is a "sunny," happy color, so works to counteract the dreariness of the rain. But I love the look of how the water droplets cling to the petals of the flowers.

Rain dots the petals of a yellow Iris.

 Japanese kerria shrub.

Now that spring is here and "holding" (meaning, the threat of a late season snow is highly unlikely as is a killing frost) I am so eager to plant vegetables that I purchased some tomato seedlings from a local greenhouse, one climate (plant hardiness) zone over in Richmond. (Yes, I do like the distinctions of zones.) Some would say, "Wait, until at least May 15 to plant tomatoes," but I'm sorry, I can't. Again, note the yellow theme with the little flower bud forming, signaling that tomatoes will be ready to be picked before you know it! 

Tomato seedlings soaking up the rain.

The deep imprint of my shoe in the red clay mud.