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Gardening

Denninmi

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23. Well, the scenario seems to be playing out.

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Sun Mar 11, 2012, 01:01 PM

Mar 2012

Almost freakishly warm in the Great Plains this week, in places like S. Dakota and eastern Montana being in the 60s and 70s.

Here in SE Michigan, a brief cool-down following a low pressure system dipped out overnight temps Thursday night and Friday night into the 20s and even teens. Yesterday was 48, today headed for around 60.

My first crocus, the species type, have popped. I am also seeing new buds form on my Helleborus orientalis. Pussy willows, aspen, and hazelnut/filbert catkins are popping. My bees are finding bright yellow pollen from something, possibly skunk cabbage. Silver and Red Maple buds appear to be on the verge of opening as well.

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IT'S SPRING!!! [View all] HopeHoops Feb 2012 OP

Sure. Denninmi Feb 2012 #1

Too damn logical (this coming from a guy with degrees in mathematics and philosophy) HopeHoops Feb 2012 #2

Well, the scenario seems to be playing out. Denninmi Mar 2012 #23

Today is not the day for me to jump for joy. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #3

It's about 55 degrees out (in PA) with 40 mph winds. This shit is weird. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #4

Well, here in W PA, snow has ruled today. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #5

Oh, yeah THAT's a shock. I lived in Clarion for four years. Normal. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #6

We had one of those last week. beac Feb 2012 #9

This just goes to show that spring is here.... Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #12

I saw daffodils blooming in someone's yard today. beac Feb 2012 #13

As much as I like spring weather... Ruby Reason Feb 2012 #7

Yep. We changed zones too. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #8

Kinda scarey if you ask me. Ruby Reason Mar 2012 #17

Agreed. The last few seasons have been weird. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #18

well, it is spring for me. mopinko Feb 2012 #10

It's 56 out in S. Central PA. That's spring. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #11

Spring starts early this year. Denninmi Feb 2012 #14

I've got crocus blooming and daffodils not far behind. Spring's here as far as they're concerned. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #15

That sounds like a lot of work. Ruby Reason Mar 2012 #21

I sleep under it. Yes, I love that tree. The cherries aren't all that great, but the tree is. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #24

a whole month early for me stuntcat Mar 2012 #16

Yeah, I have been shoveling snow all week. More today. But it is close. Can't wait. jwirr Mar 2012 #19

My wife just finished pruning back and raking the asparagus bed. It will be early this year. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #20

Asparagus is worth the effort. Ruby Reason Mar 2012 #22

There's not much effort anymore - just cut down the old growth and rake it out. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #25

Yes, it is either a fall effort or spring (or both), but worth it! Ruby Reason Mar 2012 #26

well, almost! shanti Mar 2012 #27