Seasons Are Strange

It's hit 18c (65F) for the last couple of days here so I'm guessing that as of Valentine's Day that winter was, basically, over. It's time to think about taking the cover off the pool and getting ready for the spring season. I've pruned most of the roses and will need to tackle the grapevines by next week.

Thinking back I recall a post in mid-December lamenting the start of winter; and another one in January celebrating a rose blooming (so it's not been a too too bad winter season).

Counting end-to-end it amounts to being December 19th to February 15th. Almost two whole months! (image: wikipedia)