Forsythia Watch.

4-7-13 SHORT HILLS: The weather has been unchanged, warm afternoons, sunny skies, which sounds fine, but there’s been no rain for at least a week. I turned the sprinklers on and tested them, did a few minor repairs and they’re running on schedule.

I also fertilized all the spring bulbs and flowers and limed the grass. Both of those jobs were a struggle in my orthopedic boot. The plan is for three more weeks before it comes off.

The spring openings seem to be on hold, perhaps it’s the dryness. The forsythia have looked ready for more than a week.

New blooms: Siberian squill.


Red-Bellied Woodpecker, female, waiting for a turn at the feeders.

Siberian Squill, another early ground hugging surprise.