Tag Archives: spring

AND JUST LIKE THAT, FEBRUARY ENDS

The rains started February 15th and rained through the 19th. We recorded another 3.25 inches of rain, bringing our rain year total to around 19 inches so far. The weather went from 80 degrees to low 50’s during the day and low 40’s at night. By late Thursday, the storm had moved east but weContinue reading “AND JUST LIKE THAT, FEBRUARY ENDS”

SPRING FLOWERS

I noticed a hummingbird looking for a place to nest. She was checking out the trees in my front yard which looks especially appealing right now. The Clivias are blooming and one is a slightly lighter orange than I have ever seen. You can see the two shades below. They are putting on such aContinue reading “SPRING FLOWERS”

MARCH AS SPRUNG FORTH

It’s March and the rains are still coming, but much lighter than the storms of February. Still we hope to have a March miracle. We turned the clocks forward and for the first time, I felt like I truly sprung into spring. I noticed blooms on my apricot tree. I am hoping the strong wingsContinue reading “MARCH AS SPRUNG FORTH”

FEBRUARY RAINS

The rains arrived in February, gently as first and then heavier downpours.  In between the two storms we had, the wrens where absolutely singing the loudest songs I have every heard.  They seemed filled with joy.  My staghorn plant which looked close to death from the hot dry winds we had in November, December, andContinue reading “FEBRUARY RAINS”

THE PATIENT ISN’T PATIENT

My friend told me I should write about patience. What’s to say? I am not! It made me think of what I need to work on as my knee heals from the break and surgery. I wrote this on April 13, 2024. It seems like it has been raining more than not since I brokeContinue reading “THE PATIENT ISN’T PATIENT”