Not even one snow in my region of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina for the second winter in a row. Yes, this is the Appalachian Temperate Rainforest but it still managed a good snow or two every year. Just read an article in The Washington Post that US hardiness zones have changed due to warming weather and my region has changed from 7A to 7B, reflecting the warming. Since this area is already recognized as one of the most biodiverse zones in North America, I wonder what that will mean. We're already seeing armadillos (!) moving up from the US Deep South.
Thanks, Richard, for the link to my "flunked the tree test" post and glad it gave you a laugh. I enjoyed this little walk around your garden.
We had snow here in Toronto, but my feathered friends and the squirrels, also friends, came out for their daily rations, courtesy of moi
I enjoyed the article and the photos, and all the more so, that you mentioned Montreal. This is where I was born, schooled and worked until moving to Toronto in Nov 2012, a decision I came to regret. You alluded to the Morgan Arboretum, I think. If I remember correctly, it is part of McGill's McDonald campus and a lovely campus it is.
All this to say, I miss Montreal for what she offers. Thanks so much for a lovely article.
I relate so much! We had a full day of spring snow yesterday, and I was looking out my window at a sweet little junco perched in the flurry on maple branches tipped red with buds that are just about to burst…Spring should be here, ya know, any week now! 🤣
Such a thoughtful and information essay, thank you!
I give this article a ❤️. That's a no-brainer! Wonderful collection of your thoughts and links to related ones of others. Winter may not be over yet though it seems pretty wobbly at this point.
Not even one snow in my region of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina for the second winter in a row. Yes, this is the Appalachian Temperate Rainforest but it still managed a good snow or two every year. Just read an article in The Washington Post that US hardiness zones have changed due to warming weather and my region has changed from 7A to 7B, reflecting the warming. Since this area is already recognized as one of the most biodiverse zones in North America, I wonder what that will mean. We're already seeing armadillos (!) moving up from the US Deep South.
Thanks, Richard, for the link to my "flunked the tree test" post and glad it gave you a laugh. I enjoyed this little walk around your garden.
We had snow here in Toronto, but my feathered friends and the squirrels, also friends, came out for their daily rations, courtesy of moi
I enjoyed the article and the photos, and all the more so, that you mentioned Montreal. This is where I was born, schooled and worked until moving to Toronto in Nov 2012, a decision I came to regret. You alluded to the Morgan Arboretum, I think. If I remember correctly, it is part of McGill's McDonald campus and a lovely campus it is.
All this to say, I miss Montreal for what she offers. Thanks so much for a lovely article.
I relate so much! We had a full day of spring snow yesterday, and I was looking out my window at a sweet little junco perched in the flurry on maple branches tipped red with buds that are just about to burst…Spring should be here, ya know, any week now! 🤣
Such a thoughtful and information essay, thank you!
I give this article a ❤️. That's a no-brainer! Wonderful collection of your thoughts and links to related ones of others. Winter may not be over yet though it seems pretty wobbly at this point.