It seems like Spring will never come, but here's proof that it can't be too far away.
As the Sun rises farther and farther to the East, the days lengthen and get warmer.
This really is happening. Here's how it looks from our back door:
As the Sun rises farther and farther to the East, the days lengthen and get warmer.
This really is happening. Here's how it looks from our back door:
Winter Solstice Sunrise Location, Dec. 21st:
On the shortest day of the year (Winter Soltice),
the Sun rises to the right of the pine tree's trunk (closer to the South).
the Sun rises to the right of the pine tree's trunk (closer to the South).
Sunrise Location Today, Feb. 22, 2014:
The Sunrise is much farther to the East of the pine tree.
The days are getting longer and warmth can't be too far behind!
The days are getting longer and warmth can't be too far behind!
Soon the snow will melt
and there will be early Spring flowers!
Delicate hepatica blossoms are the first to bloom in our yard (above).
Next is the blood root (Sanguinaria canadensis, below). Both are native Wisconsin plants.
The bees appreciate them as much as we do after a long Winter!
Next is the blood root (Sanguinaria canadensis, below). Both are native Wisconsin plants.
The bees appreciate them as much as we do after a long Winter!
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