From the Washington Post:
Just 48 hours ago it was in the low 80s, but in another 30 hours, temperatures may dip near or even below freezing in the metro region. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch late Monday night into early Tuesday morning everywhere in the greater Washington, D.C. metro region except for Calvert and St. Mary’s county – due to the moderating Bay waters.
Temperatures are likely to dip to about 31-34 inside the beltway and and east of town, but 27-32 west and north of the beltway.
Impatiens are greatly at risk. The pansies that have survived the winter will be fine. Daffodils will be ok, if there are any left. I am not so sure about the tulips and hyacinths.
We are really in uncharted territory this spring. I have blue bells in front of my front porch. The latest last freeze was April 29, 1874.
Will fruit trees be damaged? How about the non-fruit producing flowering trees?
The Bluebell Festival will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area in Prince William County, Virginia. I hope there are still bluebells left.
Oooops…look what I just found! Why it’s Charlie Grymes giving us the inside story on Merrimac Farm and whats planned for the festival this year.
Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm from Elizabeth Lockard on Vimeo.
Happened to look at last year’s calendar. It snowed on March 27!!!
Charlie Grymes is always informative. A few years ago he led a group
on a tour of Manassas Battlefield and he shared historical stories from
both battles but also many interesting observations on the area’s animals,
plants and geology. (Millions of years ago the site where Manassas now sits
was ocean front and, with global warming, it may be again).
At least, ocean front property.
I found this video pretty interesting. How long do bluebells last?
I have a high regard for Charlie also, and great respect for what the Conservation Alliance is doing. You know my views on human-induced global warming but that doesn’t mean I’m not a staunch conservationist.
I had misspelled Charlie’s name. Sorry. Fixed now.
It did freeze last night. I haven’t surveyed the damage. The heat went back on. I called Mr. Howler a bad-word name over it. He caved first.
MEOW
Looks like everything survived.
My blue bells survived and I think the tulips were done anyway.