State in a drought, some parts pretty bad.  In our area, yes it's definitely dry. Watering yard these days. Pollen mostly done - hallelujah!  Azaleas and irises look great, as well as columbines. Most flowering trees have leafed out and flowers gone. Not leafed out: Black gum, white oak, beech.  Falls Lake levels low (the big reservoir). Our little Lake Johnson reservoir (does have a USGS gauge!) is a little more but not noticeably. Turkey season, gobbling. Snakes and herps are active though sluggish in these cold mornings. Love listening to the owls call and response in late afternoon.