We’ve had many spring days, a few hot summery days, and then yesterday we had whirling snowflakes, and the temperature overnight got to 27 F.  Some small oaks, sumacs, grape vines and ferns looked wilted today, but most plants look like they survived the cold.   And the temperatures should get warmer now. Continue reading →

It’s gotten to the time of year when I have more photos than time to post them.  I only have time for computer projects when it’s raining. Continue reading →

We’ve now had what we hope is the last big snowstorm of the season – 13 inches on March 24th.   Continue reading →

It’s spring now, and the days are getting longer and (mostly) warmer.  We’re still seeing some wintry days, but the snow melts quickly. Continue reading →

This is the time of year when the days are a mix of winter and spring. Continue reading →

It’s been very cold and snowy, but the now days are getting longer, and our solar panels are catching a lot more sun than they were in December.  Continue reading →

This has been a very cold few weeks – no big snowstorms, but an inch or two of new snow every few days, and nights that are well below zero.  Continue reading →

The first day of the new year has been a sunny, snowy, wintry day.   I like doing a blog post on New Year’s Day – finishing up the stories of last year’s projects, and thinking about the new ones. Continue reading →