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.
Luckily, by the time February rolls around the signs of spring returning start to show.
Signs of spring I’ve noticed over the years include:
- Daffodils poking through the snow.
- The sun shining later and brighter than in January.
- Falling snow is fluffier yet more sticky.
- The temperature rises to the mid 40’s more often.
- Mud, and lots of it, where the snow has melted.
- Birds singing more often, and a happier toon.
- I start singing more often, and a happier toon.
These poor Daffodils were literally growing under a foot of snow, as you can see below.
What are some of the signs of spring for you?
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5 responses to “Daffodils Poking Through the Snow”
Change of “wardrobe” for goldfinches!
I can’t wait!
I have been so busy I have neglected my computer. It is 60 degrees here today and the only snow left is on the north side of houses. I went to look at a never pruned and over-grown Wisteria yesterday. New client, new experience, I have never seen a Wisteria before. Have been watching YouTube videos for help. Do you have any Wisteria pruning videos. A lot of snow and ice under it yet. On the south side of a white fence, but on the north side of her house about 5 feet away. I doubt that winter is over in North Dakota yet. Crows are building their nests in a huge spruce tree south of my patio – first sign of spring.
We’re in the 30’s today but going to hit the 60’s tomorrow. It looks like Connecticut weather is two days behind North Dakota.
Wisteria is a garden thug around here. In this wisteria post I show pictures of a wisteria growing along the side of a road. You often see wisteria growing along the road with vines as thick as your arm and growing to the top of an oak tree.
Wisteria blooms on old wood so if you prune in early spring you’ll reduce the flowers. The best time to prune is immediately after bloom however if the vine/shrub is overgrown that wouldn’t make a difference because it has to be cut back anyway. Once you start pruning stick with the usual thin out the shrub, remove dead branches and crossing branches and you’ll be fine. Wisteria is a VERY aggressive grower and will take a heavy pruning very well.
Thanks, John. Going to be 60 here again today and the owner of the Wisteria called to say the snow melted yesterday, so I am going to give it another day for all ice to melt, then probably get started. Thanks for your advice, very sensible and useful as usual, appreciate it. Going to check out your Wisteria post. Thanks so much!