After a rainy, cold, dark Sunday, this morning has dawned bright and clear. The temperatures will go up again this week. I suspect it'll be just days before the apricot blossoms pop. This is slightly concerning, given there's still plenty time for freezes. Nevertheless, I'll enjoy the flowering of this tree.
While spring on the west coast was nice, I didn't have the same appreciation for it as here in the mid-Atlantic. Dormancy is somewhat profound in this region, especially in the midst of urban forest. So when the tips of the branches begin to green, the buds swell, the bulbs push into flower, the energy is palpable. As the perennials start to show growth, way down near the soil, it's like welcoming old friends back after a long absence. The sun shines and the air warms, giving me a much needed hug.
Even though there wasn't much of a winter in these parts, I'm pretty okay with the signs of spring. That's not to say I don't love the snow. I also know how important deep winter chill is to the natural environment. Given the weather trends, it's unlikely (although not impossible) for there to still be freezes. There were weeks when I longed for snow...but not anymore. I'm ready to move into the season of potential and new growth.
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