Elm flowers aren’t that impressive, but I still get excited about this milestone of spring. Especially on a still evening when the wind isn’t fluttering the tiny parts and ruining the focus on my pictures.

This thick tangle of vines wraps around two young elm trees and extend up into the treetops. The bark is smooth, unlike wild grapevines nearby. I’m hoping when it leafs out I’ll be able to figure out what it is.