memorial weekend 2011

Where does the time go??? we had one week, mid month, with the most perfect weather.  Each days highs reached in the low to mid 70's with  low humidity  it was a dream for gardening.  I made the most of every one of those days spending hours outside from early to late and getting things accomplished. 

From near perfect weather, there was a gradually change  to very warm with humidity creeping upwards to make it less and less comfortable to work outside, especially in the sun.  I don;t have the stamina or interest to do too much outside during the high humidity so i am falling behind.

Hard to believe that the last frost day, just 25 years ago, was May 31st. Now it is changed to May 15.  While we used to have unusual heat waves in  the beginning to mid June, now they arrive in May.  Global warming? climate change?

 During this mornings dog walk, i marveled at the trees that are now almost totally in leaf.   The changing landscape, now in shade.  Also the wild roses are in bloom. They scented the air with the most wonderful perfume.  it always reminds me of sun tan lotion for some reason.  What a joy to take a walk and be wrapped in sights and scents of the day.

wild roses.