The Real Weatherman

Some people here use mesquite trees. Some use elm trees. Both will be the last to come back from winter’s hibernation. Once these trees bud, you can be sure the frost is over and its safe to plant your spring garden. This happened very late this year. The plant nurseries even held off ordering plants …

The Plants Misjudged the Timing of the Last Frost

In the house the redbud tree, crape myrtle, and blackberry bush began to wake up from their slumber. In their minds, winter hibernation was over. Unfortunately, most of my fruit trees in the ground followed suit. Winter was not over by a long shot. In one week it would be 13 degrees and everything that …