Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

9 responses to “Right Now”

  1. Funny how big the difference between New York and where I live is… here the temperature this morning is around zero and we got enough fresh snow dumped on us last night that I’m hesitating to try to drive to the grocery store.

    1. I remember winter. Actually, we’re having a tiny taste tonight, with temps diving into the 20s. Can’t wait!

  2. We’ll be getting more of our Winter this week.

  3. “If Winter comes…”

    1. I’m calling it Springter.

  4. My paperwhite narcissus have also just sprung into action – a tiny bit of green a couple of days ago, 3 inches of growth overnight!

  5. While surveying the extensive damage from last June’s derecho, trees down our creek bank, I saw a blue vinca blossom peeping out from under the leaves. And my crocuses (croci?) are up, about two inches of green.

  6. Yep, I have hyacinths coming up in Kansas City!

    1. Needless to say, everything’s up to date in KC.

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