You'd have to agree that it's lovely to smell mountain laurel, see irises blooming, and wear sandals and T-shirts while walking around the neighborhood.
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| Lantana in our front yard Photo by me |
But is that really what we should be doing in the middle of February? I guess Bee Cave Bob was right in his prediction this year. The armadillo indicated earlier this month that we'd be having an early spring, and it looks like he was right. Or you could consult Alamo, the Texas Longhorn, who also disagreed with Puxatony Phil's prediction of six more weeks of winter.
Unfortunately, the mild winter will likely lead to a tough allergy season, according to the Baylor College of Medicine. The warmer temperatures lead to early pollination of trees such as cedar, a leading cause of allergies. On the other hand, you might think that after last year's drought, a mild winter and early spring would be welcomed by Texas fruit farmers. Actually, it's not good news, says the Dallas Observer. The fruit trees begin to bloom along with the warm weather, but are then susceptible to late frosts.
On the bright side, this weather is great for spending time outdoors, or, in my case, letting my chicks roam around the backyard. I'm just really not looking forward to what our summer's going to look like.
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