March came in like a Lion with cool, blustery conditions and today I'm seeing scattered snowflakes. Brrr. A year ago it was nice, sunny, and warm. Most of us long for that weather today....
But alas, don't be in such a rush. Your plants aren't ready for warmth this early. The earth has a funny way of throwing cold stretches of weather in April and sometimes even in May (remember Mother's Day 2010?). Too much warmth this early starts the seasonal growth process for plants and then we get those cold, even frosty conditions and your new flower buds and leaves get 'zorched' and you are left with dead leaves and buds! Not good.
So, although the Robin's are singing (well not today, but i heard them last week) and the Geese are on the move, be patient on the desire for Spring. Your plants actually welcome this cool stretch of weather. Enjoy The Snowdrops and early Squills and Crocuses that are out...they can handle this cold. A blooming Forsythia or Crabapple can't.
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