End of Winter

It was in the mid 70s yesterday in the area.  There was a slight wind (not like today) but overall it was a very nice day.  This is a radical change from the last few years where this time of year was cold and usually wet.  Two years ago, we saw the coldest winter/day that we had seen in over four decades.  People were not prepared for it.  This last week, I was out shopping and going to the gym in shorts and a t-shirt. 

I have ground planted some of the Retreat’s trees in a large above ground planter.  It is a compromise between actually planting in the ground and keeping them in normal pots.  My hope is to allow them to grow for a year or two.  I was somewhat hesitant to do this with it only being mid-February but I decided to do it.  I may plant a few more before the end of the month.