Alien spores? Triffids?

These wierd looking things are the first shoots from the clump of red lilies I split last year. Unfortunately some of the other pieces planted elsewhere fell victim to canine excavation procedures. Good reason for keeping the favourite plants in containers, out of reach of the hounds :)

The garden survived the winter

Finally have a little time to check out the back garden plants. I'm really pleased to see the winter survivors coming back into action.