20 March Update

The temperatures over the past week has been substantially below normal: as much as 10F/5.5C below normal. So too is precipitation. A large upper low over the Canadian Maritimes is bringing cool air into our region, and forcing storms to the south of us. That trend is expected to continue for this week. But, as can be seen below, the garden continues to flourish.

The dwarf iris "Katherine Hodgkin" have appeared over the past 3-4 days. A beautiful addition to the early garden.

As can be seen, the mixed species crocuses at the front of the main bed continue to fill in.

Another view of the east side of the main bed, with mixed species crocuses.

The Crocus tommasinianus are up and blossoming under the maple tree in the front yard.

The daylilies are starting to show new growth in all areas of the yard.

Tiny Scilla mischtschenkoana are active in the east bed in the front yard.

Finally, the daffodils naturalized in the rear half of the back yard are beginning to break ground.