The Difference of a Week

Garden Bloggers Bloom Day for March came one week too early this year. Or my flowers are one week late. But if anything is blooming in March in Minnesota, I'm happy. I went back and checked the date of last year's post about the crocus blooming ....April 1st - two weeks later than this year. So we definitely have a jump on things. Speaking of which, things are really jumping with the temps in the 60s (15-20*C) and recent rains. We had our first thunderstorm  over the weekend, and this week has been misty and rainy, so the plants are getting a much-needed drink.

I snapped these photos a bit quickly as it was starting to rain again. The crocus came up a few days ago, and the pussy willow fully opened today.

The purple crocus had more work to do this year and shove their way up through new sod. They seem to have done admirably.