Just when we all thought we had turned the corner to spring, Mother Nature decided she doesn’t want to let go of winter quite yet.
Temperatures dropped down into the mid 20’s and we got about 1.5 inches of snow, although it didn’t really stick to any pavement type surfaces.
Because of the freezing temperatures, my seedlings that have been quite happy on the porch in their mini greenhouse needed to come inside or risk freeze damage. Quite unceremoniously, they get to spend the next couple of days on the kitchen table in the warmth of the house. Luckily no company coming over, but even if they did, they know me so they’d understand. Temperatures should be back up by midweek, although still below average. I’ll move them back outside when the danger of sub-freezing temperatures has passed. It’s probably a good thing I got the seeds started a little late.
The rhubarb is looking wonderful and will handle the snowfall just fine.
The Sedum “Autumn Joy” and Hens and Chicks that looked so good over the weekend, got a little buried last night. Hopefully, they will be ok with the additional moisture and freezing temperatures. Not too worried about the sedum, but the potted Hens and Chicks are less predictable.
Relaxing on the patio will have to wait for another day.
I groaned aloud when I opened the front door this morning. It wasn’t really a hard freeze, though. Most of the snow was gone by this evening and the rest should be gone tomorrow. Is that first picture glory of the snow?
Most of our snow was gone by evening as well. Everything seems fine that was left outdoors. These early plants that come up are truly hardy. I’m pretty sure the first photo is Glory of the Snow (Chionodoxa). But, they are much more purple than the typical blue. They were planted probably 15 years ago, so that’s my best guess.