Saint Valentine's Day in Hell

Not very hellish at the moment, actually, full of promise and new growth. So many gorgeous Hell-ebores blooming!

 

 And galanthus, and crocus. So excited about my very first snowdrop! It's tiny perfection!

 And heart-shaped leaves (Beesia deltophylla) and bright red leaves (Heuchera 'Fire Alarm') for the occasion!

Must, bid the Morn awake!
Sad Winter now declines,
Each bird doth choose a mate;
This day's Saint Valentine's.
- Michael Drayton

Alien sky eaters redux

The Himalayan lily bloomed and died last year, but the stalk remains ominous overhead (that's a 5 foot fence behind it), covered with alien sky eaters. I'm borrowing this perfect turn of phrase, coined by the Outlaw Gardener; also his close-up photos came out better, which you can see at the link. But at it's base, bulblets are growing. I'm hoping for new flower stalks in 2 or 3 years.