Spring is on vacation

Are you frustrated because you're simply getting a taste of spring, but not the real thing?

I know I am! We have had wacky weather here in the Pacific Northwest. Last weekend it was almost 80 degrees. This weekend, we can expect hail and snow.

Not only is this putting a real damper on my mood, but it is also causing plants to suffer damage. Hopefully, the weather will straighten up and fly right by May.

I was watching the lilacs putting out new leaves and it occurred to me that soon I'll have the quintessential spring blooms in my garden, all at the same time. The daffodils are fading, but still hanging in there. The hyacinths are still robust, although the hail will take its toll. Tulips are exercising their petals as they go from wide open on a sunny day, to closed up tight as the rains pound and the sun hides.

Daphne is blooming, and smelling divine. Soon there will be lilacs to enjoy, at least that's the rumor. Seems like what we thought would be early this year, bloom-wise, is come up later than expected. Oh, well, that's life in Oregon.