Good morning, it is nice to see all the seeds starting to emerge and the transplanted seedlings starting to grow new foliage. We have had some sub freezing mornings and the fabric has released its daytime heat for the overnight chilling. There have been some over night lows in the upper twenties and everything has come through like champs.
There are some fruit trees that have started to bloom. A plum and a peach. These are located in the front yard which tends to be warmer than the orchard. It still is a long time until the last historic freeze date. Fingers are crossed.
How totally different last year is to this. Last year was the first year that none of the fruit trees bloomed. This was because the chilling requirements were never met. How nice to see lots of fat fruiting buds.
Fruit trees outside are such a gamble, even if fruit sets and frosts don't kill the fruit, there are insects and birds. Yes there still is a chance to taste a little bit of nirvana. Time will tell.
We folks in agriculture have got to be the biggest optimists.
I am so ready for this upcoming growing season and all the unknown challenges that will greet us one and all.
Here's to happy gardening.and may it be bountiful!!!
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