I think it's way too early for the dappled willow to leaf out. It's early March, not even one-third of the month has past. Yes, the temperature has his 70 oF for the past couple of days, but history has taught us that won't last. If I could, I would advise this little willow would be a smidge more conservative in its photosynthetic choices.
Then again, I'm not a dappled willow. What do I know?
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We do have some very serious signs of spring here: lots of crocuses and scilla in bloom, the daffodils have flower buds on them, the chives, the daylilies, the tarragon, and the lemon balm are showing signs of life. The forsythia bush (note: the singular use. J. won't admit to it, but I think he mowed over the other bush) and the flowering quince are budding out. And I saw a tulip tree with very young blooms yester day morning.
So I caved yesterday, and started seeds in pots for transfer. I sowed twice as much coleus this year, plus marigolds, basil, morning glory, sweet peas, an ornamental grass, and catnip. Yes, catnip. Who kills catnip? I do, apparently. It died last year in August due to lack of water and attention. E. the cat is still sad about it. She sits in the spot where the catnip bush once thrived and looks mournful. And I may have to start some rosemary too. The rosemary bush looks browner than I remember last late winter, and I'm told that rosemary doesn't always winter over here.
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