1. NC weather events

Early Spring

The record warm February in NC has a downside. Our early blooms are three to four weeks ahead of normal and thus subject to being damaged by hard freezes. We just had several hard freeze nights in a row. This morning I inspected our large maple tree to see what the damage might be. Hard to tell at this point.

Also, the squirrels are enjoying feasting on the early blooms.

If you know me, you know that I can turn most anything into a photo opportunity...
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  • Say Ahh!

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  • The daffodils have been out for weeks.

    The daffodils have been out for weeks.

  • This bud's for you

    This bud's for you

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  • Temple Bell is also fully bloomed

    Temple Bell is also fully bloomed

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  • Alexander is worried about our plants and trees!

    Alexander is worried about our plants and trees!

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  • Let's see--"what's on today's menu?"

    Let's see--"what's on today's menu?"

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  • Potted maples are leafing out - at least I can cover them at night.

    Potted maples are leafing out - at least I can cover them at night.

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  • I would much rather have them raiding our bird feeders!

    I would much rather have them raiding our bird feeders!

  • Beautiful buds on the maple tree.  So many angles and variations to capture in the images to follow.

    Beautiful buds on the maple tree. So many angles and variations to capture in the images to follow.

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  • Guess who's looking for dinner...

    Guess who's looking for dinner...

  • Strange to see our large maple in various stages of blooming while still clinging to a few withered leaves from last year

    Strange to see our large maple in various stages of blooming while still clinging to a few withered leaves from last year

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    Temple Bell is also fully bloomed