As March begins we have seen more than our usual share of snow and ice. On the day I was taking my photographs for this post there was still some snow on the ground. We have seen temperatures of -7 so I am just hoping that the quince trees have protected the forming quincelets deep within their buds.
I moved closer to inspect how Quince Minor was doing. This is Q2's second year in the garden and last year she was hurt by a late frost just as her blossom was forming.
There are clear signs of growth, I love the pinkish tinge to the buds. I have often said that quince trees are superb trees fruit or no fruit; as I stand here and appreciate the subtle colours I reinforce that belief.
I move forward to inspect Quince Major, who, lest we forget, did produce a solitary quince last year. A very much appreciated quince.
Q1 is also showing growth.
The branches are tipped by the promise of quincelets yet to come.
I wait, patiently.
Thanks to Squirrelbasket for hosting this meme.
I move forward to inspect Quince Major, who, lest we forget, did produce a solitary quince last year. A very much appreciated quince.
I wait, patiently.
Thanks to Squirrelbasket for hosting this meme.
I love bud-watching. Yours are further on than our (solitary) quince. Ours will be in its second year this year.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get a Quince this year :)
DeleteWhat a lovely golden green those buds are...
ReplyDeleteAll the best - and hopefully that's the end of the snow :)
I’m hoping we’ve seen the last of the snow too
DeleteWe have had milder temperatures lately, but the weatherman is predicting below freezing again. Just when our pear trees are blooming!
ReplyDeleteHope you Quince trees do well this year!
Oh dear - I hope your pear blossom gets through the frost ok
DeleteIt's all very hopeful!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed!
DeleteI'm envious of tree-followers who post snowy photos. Terribly mild dry winter here in Wyoming, looks to be a drought year
ReplyDeleteI hope you don’t go into drought- we have rain & snow, floods are likely.
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