Spring has sprung at last, although it seemed as if it took a little longer this year for the plateau to get the message. I'm always amazed at the difference in climate between Waterville and Wenatchee, despite the fact that the towns are so close together.
In March, as I waited for the final patches of snow to melt away from my garden, my friends in Wenatchee were already tilling and preparing to plant. In early May, Wenatchee's trees were leafy and green and the Spring flowers had fully bloomed but in Waterville the trees and gardens were still relatively bare. The delayed transition makes for a fascinating drive through Pine Canyon, where you can experience a virtual season change in a matter of minutes.
I'm happy to finally be able to kiss Winter goodbye. My vegetable garden is planted and has begun to sprout. My lilies have spread, my roses are growing and most of my lilacs actually survived the snow! (and the snowmobiles!)
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