iceman56 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Seen some crocuses blooming in favored locations - none at my house. Have a few daffodils poking up through a couple inches of snow in one flower bed. Other daffodils just breaking through the soil. ***** willow bush has catkins. Saw a very early variety of forsythia in bloom that I've seen blooming in early Feb in prior years. That's about it so far. Slow start and with cold dominating the rest of the month it should continue to be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBasile Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 If there are any signs of spring here, they're all covered with 6 inches of snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 ***** willow bush has catkins. <butt-head voice> "Hehehe, you said..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Nothing. The dead, yellow grass is starting to show patchy greening. That's about it. Going to be a late blooming season probably. Washington DC cherry blossoms still have not reached phase 1 of growth. Latest phase 1 (green color in buds) was 3/17 in 2003. After today we've passed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm on the lookout for Forsythia in a couple of weeks, seems I recall in years past when winter extended out, around here the end of March is the late date for those guys. Got some daffodils, etc. here but haven't seen any sign of them yet. I'm sure there are some plants/trees getting ready (e.g. Magnolia buds) but I'd have to look closely. Nothing that jumps out at you yet, here anyway. Got part of the lawn cleaned up this past weekend, ready to turn green, but it looks great with snow on it for now . Otherwise, baseball season starts soon, tax returns, Easter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwors2 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm on the lookout for Forsythia in a couple of weeks, seems I recall in years past when winter extended out, around here the end of March is the late date for those guys. Got some daffodils, etc. here but haven't seen any sign of them yet. I'm sure there are some plants/trees getting ready (e.g. Magnolia buds) but I'd have to look closely. Nothing that jumps out at you yet, here anyway. Got part of the lawn cleaned up this past weekend, ready to turn green, but it looks great with snow on it for now . Otherwise, baseball season starts soon, tax returns, Easter? And...ultimately that incessant whining that it's too hot from the very same folks complaining now about the cold and snow that we've had the pleasure of experiencing this incredibly enjoyable winter!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 And...ultimately that incessant whining that it's too hot from the very same folks complaining now about the cold and snow that we've had the pleasure of experiencing this incredibly enjoyable winter!! Well, to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of 95F and humid, not for days on end at least. I've conducted an informal poll over the years and most of the time when people say they really like it hot and humid, they have a pool, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBasile Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 If there are any signs of spring here, they're all covered with 6 inches of snow! I take this back. Maybe I can go check for signs of spring now that 6 inches of snow is no longer. (I guess that's sort of a sign of spring in itself) <butt-head voice> "Hehehe, you said..." lol. Thought the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ_Ken Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Down here in the Southern Plains, spring (and signs thereof) is wayyyyyy late. Our daffodils did bloom about two weeks ago, but they were promptly barraged with single-digit temps and thunder sleet so we got to enjoy them for about a minute. Temps have finally moderated so we get the occasional sunny 70 F day now, but, aside from that, there are few other visible signs that it is late March rather than January. I haven't seen any redbuds (a local sign of spring) nor any visible buds of any kind out there and even the weeds (which are typically the only green thing on anybody's lawn starting in late February until well into April) have not started to show themselves. Point being, if the Delaware Valley is following our lead, get ready because you folks are in for a seriously late spring this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Well, to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of 95F and humid, not for days on end at least. I've conducted an informal poll over the years and most of the time when people say they really like it hot and humid, they have a pool, lol. And I'm not a huge fan of 25F and cold, not for days on end at least. Truth be known too, that while I do like it hot and humid, I do not have a pool. I just prefer being able to go outside in the same clothes I can wear indoors, meaning shorts, t-shirts and sneakers, not coats, gloves, longjohns, boots, and hats. I'd rather have a sweaty brow than chattering teeth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Adam Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thunderstorm currently in Atlantic County...does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thunderstorm currently in Atlantic County...does that count? Well we did have a bunch of those in February...if it's above 60 degrees maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 And I'm not a huge fan of 25F and cold, not for days on end at least. Truth be known too, that while I do like it hot and humid, I do not have a pool. I just prefer being able to go outside in the same clothes I can wear indoors, meaning shorts, t-shirts and sneakers, not coats, gloves, longjohns, boots, and hats. I'd rather have a sweaty brow than chattering teeth... Sounds like someone is ready for spring . I like all the seasons. Just not into hot and humid and mosquitos, same as some are not into cold and snowy. To each his own . And I'm looking forward to shorts and tee shirts and sleeping with the windows open too! (after next week, that is...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman56 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thunderstorm currently in Atlantic County...does that count? I heard static in my AM radio, so figured there was some convection about somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Sounds like someone is ready for spring . Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman56 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Bumper crop of mold on the grass in the yard now that the snow is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Bumper crop of mold on the grass in the yard now that the snow is gone. What can you use that for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Signs of spring - I heard spring peepers the last 3 nights, especially last night. I guess, unlike plants, they go by the calendar. Also have buds on a couple of magnolia trees, and some daffodils coming up on a sunny south facing bank (no flowers yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quakertown needs snow Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 hanging on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 hanging on I must say, I'm impressed at how green your grass is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 What can you use that for? You can't. It's nothing more than a turf disease. Pink Snow Mold on one of our golf course putting greens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 You can't. It's nothing more than a turf disease. Pink Snow Mold on one of our golf course putting greens. 20140321_5160.jpg I know, I've got a little here too, not too much though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I know, I've got a little here too, not too much though. Ah, ok. Wasn't trying to insult your intelligence. Many people DON'T know what it is though. Whenever I mention snow mold, most people look at me like I stepped out of an alien spaceship...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quakertown needs snow Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I must say, I'm impressed at how green your grass is. that area is water logged so maybe it helps? other areas have a lot of matted down dead looking stuff so not all as green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Ah, ok. Wasn't trying to insult your intelligence. Many people DON'T know what it is though. Whenever I mention snow mold, most people look at me like I stepped out of an alien spaceship...lol lol, no problem. It's my dry sense of humor on seeing the phrase a "bumper crop of mold". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenmsav6810 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 lol, no problem. It's my dry sense of humor on seeing the phrase a "bumper crop of mold". The biggest thing with treating this type of mold is making sure you get the infected area dried out. You might even try gypsum powder (the stuff dry wall is made of) to aid that process.[Turf 235 & 230 student @ psu] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 The biggest thing with treating this type of mold is making sure you get the infected area dried out. You might even try gypsum powder (the stuff dry wall is made of) to aid that process.[Turf 235 & 230 student @ psu] Mostly here it's in a small area (10x40ft.) where I put topsoil down and seeded in the fall. It was shaded by the house most of the winter so the snow hung on there longer. So what's the soil temperature (and duration) that grass starts growing at again? I think it's around 50F for a few days, but I don't recall for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenmsav6810 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Mostly here it's in a small area (10x40ft.) where I put topsoil down and seeded in the fall. It was shaded by the house most of the winter so the snow hung on there longer. So what's the soil temperature (and duration) that grass starts growing at again? I think it's around 50F for a few days, but I don't recall for sure. Depends on what species of grass, typically 50F I would say, ideal growing temp for cool season grasses is 55-70F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksCO_PA Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Voyager posted this pic from 4/1/2012, that spot in Bethlehem will look a little different in a week Amazing warmth that March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Voyager posted this pic from 4/1/2012, that spot in Bethlehem will look a little different in a week Amazing warmth that March Indeed it will. It'll look like January with no snow THIS year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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