sorry about your back Meg. I experienced a similar situation last week.. we had a 72 degree day & I was out most of it in yard doing clean up.. felt so good to be doing it & I did not think I had hurt myself but since have had again the severe back pain.
Got to chiropractor today & somewhat better.
YOur comment of the yellow jasmine gave me a thought. THink I will pick about 20 twis of forsythia to force inside into blooms. Half on my computer area (which cats will probably dump) and half in my mom's "room", (which cats will probably dump)
but if I can stabalize both to NOT get dumped, in a few days we will have alittle head start on the blossoms.
It is to be nice later in week. Will divide that time up bewtween yard & biking.. Last week it was all yard.
There is a daily dog walk so I am out in forest every day for at least an hour & it is so much fun & such good R & R
Your forsythia is almost blooming now? You are lucky. Your snow will be gone soon for sure! :)