Of course, this does not quite make up for our coldest consecutive 158 hours of freezing, a record for us. (I know, I hear some sarcasm from up North!)
Some of the veggies did not appreciate those really cold temps but the (protected) kale, escarole and spinach came out OK but weeks behind schedule.
Bees are super happy with that "heat wave' and moving in all the pollen they can find.
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| The red circle might help spot the pollen on their hind legs. |
Even my reading area is getting a Spring makeover:
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| Dutch Iris |
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| Quince |
Such beautiful images. I noticed the daffodils sprouting on the church grounds Sunday and today saw dogwoods? blooming. Spring is on it's way. Thanks Ron for sharing your love of nature.
ReplyDeleteThat tree in front of your house is beautiful! What kind is it?
ReplyDeleteA blooming magnolia or magnolia soulangeana not to be confused with the Southern magnolia that produces white flowers in summer.
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