Text and photos ©Nancy J. Ondra
Corresponding with the arrival of gradually warmer temperatures at the end of the winter season, the appearance of Ova paschalis fruiting bodies is a curious phenomenon of the spring season in many parts of the United States. (more…)
Text and photos ©Nancy J. Ondra
The idea of having four seasons may make sense to some people, but we gardeners know that’s a woefully inadequate framework for what actually goes on outdoors. Dividing each of those seasons into early, mid-, and late helps somewhat, but something’s still lacking, particularly at this time of year, when spells of mild days alternate with freezing, snowy conditions. It’s not winter, and it’s not spring. It’s not even late winter or early spring. It’s unlocking.
Text and photos ©Nancy J. Ondra
Finally, it looks like we’re in for a beautiful Sunday in our part of Pennsylvania. Now that the sun is fully up, there’s not a cloudlet to be seen, so hopefully the snow we got a few days ago will melt. The permanent garden residents are tired of winter, and so am I.
Text and photos ©Nancy J. Ondra
We seem to be in a pattern of changeable Sundays here in southeastern PA, with stunning sunrises followed by decidedly unpretty conditions. Here’s the same sky just 15 minutes later, looking rather ominous:
