Sprung

It seems the vernal equinox did not bother to inform Mother Nature that spring is here.  I staggered out this morning to be greeted by a frozen layer of snow over all grassy surfaces.  With the temperature hovering just below freezing, the risk of black ice early this morning was greatest as I headed north along the NCR.  Vistas of the frozen surface of Lake Champlain further reinforced the narrative of the spring which refused to come.  I did manage to plant the seeds of my onion crop in the cold frame on Friday, but it will take extra time to germinate them at these temperatures.  The short range forecast does show temperatures in the 50s by the end of the week, so even if it's too wet to play in the dirt, the early bird golf courses should be open by Sunday.