February 14, 2011

V-Day Thaw

Tropical-like highs around 40F have me running about without a coat, rejoicing in the first robin sighting of the year, and searching for bits of green out my window. If the ground wasn't still blanketed in snow, I would be on my knees in the mud searching for crocus tips, even though my head is telling me it's too early. (Although 2 years ago I sighted some crocus green on the 11th of Feb!)

I know it's just a tease of spring, and here in zone 5 there will be several weeks of teasers then yet (another) snow. But I am so thankful! Take note of Exhibit A, taken only a few weeks ago. The water coming off the downspout was a solid, beautiful block of ice. Now observe Exhibit B, taken yesterday. Only a teeny
 little bit of ice remaining...even though it looks like the water is turning into ice, it's really working the other way around. :)

Bring on the Spring Thaw! What signs of spring are you seeing in your garden?

Exhibit A - January
Exhibit B - February

5 comments:

  1. Dear Hanni, Yes the exhibits are proof indeed that spring may soon be upon you. After being locked up in a snow clad environment for so long I can but imagine what wild excitement there will be when you can be out in the garden digging in the soil!!

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  2. Hanni, we had the spring like weather today too, but back in the twenties now. There is still to much snow to look for those bulbs pushing through though.

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  3. It's funny how cold 32 degrees feels in the fall and how warm it feels at the end of winter! Enjoy the thaw!

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  4. Hanni - your blog is wonderful! I especially enjoyed your posts on 'cottage gardening'!! You know how that is so near & dear to my heart. I am really looking forward to seeing your progress this year - your plant choices are really cool! --Shyrlene

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  5. Spring like weather abounds. We are in the upper 60s all week with a weekend forecast in the 70's. I'm skipping around my garden! Hanni, I have awarded you the Stylish Blogger Award. You can go to my recent post to pick up the award!

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