The first flower

The first almond flower actually happened two weeks ago today which would make it even earlier than ever (or at least during our tenure tending to almond trees). This might have been spurred by a warm spell, which also brought out the bees. It is the sequence we hope for, but doesn't always happen.

For me, I'm happy we've had a warm spell. I've been nursing a cold, and just hanging here in the sun is really what I need. ...That and maybe to catch one of these chicks.