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.
