Crazy Winter Weather in 2022/23

The pond has not completely frozen over

This crazy winter weather in 2022/23 is driving me crazy. But to be fair, it is also delighting me. The birds were very confused, but especially the ducks.

Usually this pond is frozen solid. I keep an 8” PVC pipe section on the surface to keep the ice from closing, but you can see in January it has melted.

Ups and Downs

We need winter - especially on a farm! The cold is how we overcome the pests and problems in the gardens. These crazy temperature fluctuations are ominous.

The high temps confuse the autonomic systems of delicate flowers and trees. When it's warm for multiple days tender shoots are vulnerable to freeze. this can be hard in the spring.

I'll have to keep an eye out there for what the outcome is going to be. Expect the best but prepare for the worst I guess. But I think we got to like it while we have it!