Tag: daffodil
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First Daffodil of The Season
Today, March 19, 2023, I just returned from a walk. It’s been in the high 30’s F with winds gusting to a little over 10 mph. The sun makes it look warm, but you better be bundled up if you head outside. While walking, I noticed several Daffodils groupings and anticipated they would be in…
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Daffodil Flowers 2021
It’s been an early spring. Weatherwise, we’re at least two weeks ahead of where we usually are this time of year. I have posted a picture of this group of daffodil flowers previously after a spring freeze. However, I won’t get the opportunity this year. I’m more than ok with that. Notice the deep edges…
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Daffodils Poking Through the Snow
Last week I noticed a sure sign Spring is coming; Daffodils were poking through the snow where I had shoveled access for the oil delivery. I admit, for me, January is one of the toughest months of the year. As a plant lover, I thrive on sunshine, and there is very little sunshine in January.…
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Jack Frost Exceedingly Bad Day
Yesterday we had snow, then rain, then ice and then snow again. When I woke this morning it was a frigid 26 degrees. You’d think I’d be used to spring snow. I’ve lived in southern New England all my life where the weather is anything but predictable. I’m not. Every time Jack Frost lays waste to…
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Spring Begins in Fall
This morning as I waited for the school bus I noticed my daffodils emerging. It’s been a mild fall and they’re just poking through the soil. Plants set bud in the fall so they’re ready to go when the warm weather arrives. Don’t think your plants are the only thing growing in the garden. There’s a class…
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April 16, 2014 Snowstorm in Newtown, CT
This morning I woke to an inch of sleet and snow on the ground. The thermometer read 27 degrees and the wind was whipping. Naturally, the first thing I did was grab my camera and run outside. Snow brings out the best in plants. It adds interest, creates contrast, and reminds every one of the…