Don't let a little snow, sleet and wind deter you.
The annual Flower Count in Greater Victoria is back for its 43rd edition.
It begins next Wednesday
Flower Count organizers are challenging communities, citizens, and school children to count flowers and submit their numbers to social media.
Tourism Victoria says its a way to promote Greater Victoria's community spirit.
This year's count also includes elementary school participation. Grade four and five students are encouraged to submit their entries challenging other schoosl in the commuinity for prizes.
Flower counts can be submitted to: FlowerCount.com