This just seems so out of whack. April 6 and we will hit a record high, and just a few weeks ago it seemed that the snow would never go away. The transition happened so quickly that I didn't get a chance to post a couple of nature photos that I took during the snowy season. A snow cover gives the landscape a different perspective and this past late winter I noticed things that have probably been right in front of my eyes all along.
I saw more wild turkeys this winter than ever, and in so many different places. Often times there would be two or three, but sometimes I would see a flock of 15 or more. They are a beautiful sight anytime of the year, but especially in the winter when the landscape needs a bit of excitement.
The other animal I saw more frequently this winter was a black squirrel. I noticed them when we first moved here 25 years ago, but during the dog years, the squirrels kept their distance. I had read recently that squirrels live on average for four years, so I figured our black squirrel was long gone. It was a very pleasant surprise to look out at the bird feeders one day and see this black squirrel feeding on the ground. The picture quality isn't great, but squirrels do tend to run away fast when you open the door.
These next few weeks will be super busy as gardening season kicks in to full force. My nursery opens officially on April 16. The next garden show is at Hendricks County on April 10 from 9-4. Daffodil season is going quickly which means that we will be able to dig and divide earlier than usual. Remeber to wait six weeks after bloom before cutting back the foliage. And pace yourself in the garden. It's only April 6. We could still have more snow, but let's hope for June tomatoes instead.
