Peony Watch 2022

penny on May 12, 2022

And so it begins.

A peony blossom with droplets of water clinging to it.
peony bud, 12 May 2022

I’ve been watching since the stalks first emerged weeks ago. The growth over recent weeks is amazing. This second photo was taken the last week of April.

two peony buds amid early spring growth. the buds are small, about the size of a dime.
peony buds, 28 April 2022

warm then winter

penny on February 24, 2022

March weather arrived early again this week. The region reached record highs yesterday. A wintery mix is in the forecast for tonight into tomorrow, with potential for 3-6 inches of snow and sleet in my area.

I feel like this lone and flattened crocus I found in my backyard yesterday.

Crocus laying down on a grassy yard

soon my shoots

penny on February 17, 2022

The weather is typical for February — flipping from record highs to ice and snow. The daffodils in my back yard are optimistic and a few have begun to emerge.

dried brown leaves cover the ground with green daffodil shoots pushing through

Spending some time with them this afternoon provided some much needed mental relief. I hope the photo brings you comfort too.