Like much of the West Coast, we’ve done our share of shivering here lately. The snow level has crept steadily downward toward sea level – and in the lowlands we’ve even had some drifts of hail mixed with snow that have stuck around in shady areas. In the midst of this chill my husband was positively gleeful when he announced to me that he’d discovered buds on our flowering redcurrant plants. Not photo worthy, but a hopeful sign.
I saw these buds on Sunday at the Dungeness Recreation Area. Bigger. More promising. Enough to warm my face into a smile.
Is this normal in Sequim for spring to return this early in the year? A sure sign that spring is here is when you hear the birds singing in the morning.
That is indeed smile-worthy. But, isn’t it too soon for buds to be arriving? Will they survive?
I’m always in awe when I see buds in the middle of winter. Hope springs eternal!
I hope that spring is not TOO far behind!