Interval
Stuck in a patch of weather between the taste of spring we recently had and the forecast of spring, just ahead. These four or five days are not really winter, but still cold and wintry. And, although most of today was sunny causing a little melting, more snow is anticipated any minute. Forward March, I say.
Above, a swamp white oak tenaciously holding on to its leaves, begging the question, "How long can it keep doing so?" When will these guys go so the new leaves can get about their business?
I've tried in the past to pay attention to the changeover, but I always seem to miss it. Not this year. I predict this oak will be completely free of last year's leaves by April 17. Mark my words.