The weather has been cold and wet and the grumbling has begun. Even though the trip through early spring has been slow, slippery, and sopping, the flowering of the crocus (over now), daffodils and hyacinths has been extended. In a warmer spring these early bloomers come and go quickly. Primroses and forsythia have been in bloom for a full two weeks and show no sign of slowing down.
Star Magnolias are just opening buds on their south and westerly exposures, the full scale magnolias will be right behind.
So as the groundswell of grumbling grows with each cold,damp day, there will be no complaints from this gardener. I’ll just sit back and enjoy the show.
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