Since I still have no blooms in my yard I thought for the 'end of the month' meme I would share some photos I took in the middle of the month, to demonstrate how much can change in two weeks.
The yellow branches of this unknown tree really stand out when they are surrounded by white.
Canada Geese are some of the first birds to return up north and don't seem bothered by some snow.
Two weeks later they have been replaced by puddles and bicyclists.
No more crossing the river; clear channels of open water were running down each back.
While further downstream an ice jam had formed. Really quite spectacular to see close up.
A bit of snow can brighten up any spot.
While the time between clean fresh snow cover and lush green new growth can look rather drab.
At least we are heading int he right direction and hopefully soon I will be able to share actual blooms from my gardens!
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Gosh, Derek, spring certainly comes late in your neck of the woods!! definitely signs that it is on its way though. It must give you a very short growing season which must impact upon what you can grow !!
ReplyDeleteThis yea and last year are later than most they say. I certainly hope so! To make up for the shorter season though we have quite long days and things tend to grow much more quickly for us here than they did in zone 6 Toronto.
DeleteIt really changes quickly....still waiting for real spring here.... Michelle
ReplyDeleteHave you got real spring yet? We are close with some sunny double digit daytime highs in the forecast.
DeleteI hope you see some bright green growth soon!
ReplyDeleteA few weeks alter now and we have some green, not super green, but green nonetheless and it is great.
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