There is about a 3-4 week period in the spring where, in Austin, we experience essentially the opposite of the perfect storm:
- We enjoy moderate rainfall several times a month
- The average temperature ranges between 50 and 80 degrees
- The sun’s rays bathe the garden until around 8:30 p.m.
- The threat of a late winter freeze is virtually non existent
- Mosquitoes and other pesky insects have not yet metamorphosed from their larva state
It’s absolutely the best 3-4 weeks of the year where the temps are perfect, the insects are minimal and plant life is stunning. Without question, this is the happiest of times for man, beast and plant. I’m going to document this moment like crazy because I won’t see it again for 12 months.
So green and luscious, perfect for patio-ing.
The veggie garden grows bigger by the day.
The broccoli will be ripe for the pickin’ before too long.
green onions should be ideal in a month
purple iris and globe mallow
fireworks gomphrena
iris
knockout rose blooming in the front yard
blooming rose
marigolds
purple salvia
yellow iris and knock out rose
yellow snap dragon
All the blooms make it ideal for picking centerpiece bouquets, a hobby we can really only enjoy during this brief window of opportunity.
