Oh frabjous day!  Eloise and I went out to explore during a break in the rain, and — for the 32nd time — I peaked under the straw to see how the asparagus was doing…  Ta da!  Hello, brave stalks of spring hope and goodness!

They are blanched from the straw.  I will remember that trick if I ever want to have white asparagus, but I like it green.  I figure we might be able to eat some ‘sparrgus in a week or two.  Joy!