The Portland rainfall in March & April has been positively Biblical. We enjoyed precipitation 45 of the past 46 days, with temperatures 10 degrees below normal, & for the first time since records have been kept, we have not had a day with temperatures above 60 degrees in 159 days.
Yesterday was sunny at last. The Husband had an honest hardy go at reclaiming the garden from winter's grasp. I did as much as I could venture until the seasonal allergies had their way with me & I was forced to retreat back to the house. I am fortunate the hay fever hits me in early spring, but leaves me free to enjoy May- October with no itchy bloodshot, grainy eyes, & flu-ish feelings. I surmise that tree pollen is the culprit, but my, oh my, like so much that is beautiful, the trees are dazzling, but deadly.
Yesterday was sunny at last. The Husband had an honest hardy go at reclaiming the garden from winter's grasp. I did as much as I could venture until the seasonal allergies had their way with me & I was forced to retreat back to the house. I am fortunate the hay fever hits me in early spring, but leaves me free to enjoy May- October with no itchy bloodshot, grainy eyes, & flu-ish feelings. I surmise that tree pollen is the culprit, but my, oh my, like so much that is beautiful, the trees are dazzling, but deadly.
A detail from the front garden
Junior wants to know what the bright shining orb in the sky is... maybe a giant laser pointer?
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