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The calendar says spring is here. For y'all in central and south Texas, that's likely true.
In the Big Country we rely on a few signs provided by nature.
Mesquite trees. If the mesquite hasn't budded yet, there's likely to be more freezing weather.
I've seen this fail once in my life. Fruit trees get zapped as often as not but a mesquite just won't.
They aint quite there yet. Also, a mature tree will give a more accurate indication that no more freezing weather is due.
If I find leaves on a tree with a trunk diameter of 12" or more, I get to planting veggies.
Buzzards. They migrate out of here for winter and seeing one or two in March isn't unusual. I've seen a couple so far, that's it. Road kill just sits uneaten right now.
Scissor tail birds. These are a pretty accurate indicator too. "Sure sign of spring" according to older and wiser folks.
I ain't spied one yet this year.
So, as I bask in warm sunshine and my skin tans and burns, I keep the heavier clothes handy and an eye on the trees and skies.
The calendar says spring is here. For y'all in central and south Texas, that's likely true.
In the Big Country we rely on a few signs provided by nature.
Mesquite trees. If the mesquite hasn't budded yet, there's likely to be more freezing weather.
I've seen this fail once in my life. Fruit trees get zapped as often as not but a mesquite just won't.
They aint quite there yet. Also, a mature tree will give a more accurate indication that no more freezing weather is due.
If I find leaves on a tree with a trunk diameter of 12" or more, I get to planting veggies.
Buzzards. They migrate out of here for winter and seeing one or two in March isn't unusual. I've seen a couple so far, that's it. Road kill just sits uneaten right now.
Scissor tail birds. These are a pretty accurate indicator too. "Sure sign of spring" according to older and wiser folks.
I ain't spied one yet this year.
So, as I bask in warm sunshine and my skin tans and burns, I keep the heavier clothes handy and an eye on the trees and skies.