The weather during the first few weeks of March has been great. It has been in the 50s and 60s during the daytime and not much cooler at night.
Actually, the weather this winter has been mild compared to the last five or six years. We have had average snowfall--most of it came during February. I know that snow can be a great insulator for the plants but I hate driving in it early in the morning.
All of the bulbs and perennials are responding to the warmth. I'm not sure if that is a good thing. Like the saying goes, "In like a lamb, out like a lion." I'm hoping that we don't get a serious cold streak that kills off the new growth.
The small bulbs near the front door are up and beginning to bloom. I took this picture yesterday and this morning I noticed that the flowers are beginning to open. The purple crocuses are also starting to open up.
Even more surprising is the fact that both of the butterfly bushes are filled with foliage. This rarely happens so early in the year.
Ken is going to take down the two brick beds--the one that is in the middle of the front yard and the one surrounding the maple tree in the back yard. The bricks will then be used to build two raised beds in the back yard. They will be used to plant vegetables such as green beans and Brussels sprouts.
I've purchased most of the seed packets that I need for vegetables and flowers. I'll also use some of the seeds that I have left over from last year. I haven't started to grow any of the vegetables under lights yet; I decided to wait until after Easter. But if the mild weather continues, I will plant lettuce and radishes later on next week.
