Today was Shabbos and the first day of Spring in Mitzpe Ramon. It was completely sunny, without a cloud in the sky, but quite chilly. As the day wore on the temperatures rose with the sun, probably hitting the low 60s after noon. As the sun set, the wind picked up, as it usually does here, and the temperature dropped into the 40s. It's supposed to be much warmer later this week, in the low 70s, starting tomorrow.
At 10:45PM, Saturday March 20, 2010:
Temperature: 48F
Wind Chill: 45F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: Gusting out of the west to 6mph
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
First Flowers of Spring
I saw the very first flowers of Spring today in Mitzpe Ramon. These aren't desert wild flowers, they are cultivated in the local park. But it's still a good sign.
Juniper in bloom
There are many Juniper bushes in Mitzpe Ramon. They are a hardy evergreen and the first to bloom in Spring. In fact, these have been blooming since about Tu B'Shevat, but since they are still going strong I include them here now.
A daisy blooms among the Juniper bushes
This interesting tree with seed pods still hanging from the branches also just started blooming after Tu B'Shevat and is just now coming into its own.
And what garden would be complete without weeds?
A dandelion among thorns.
The rose beds have started being watered with drip irrigation, too. Should be interesting to see what comes up here in a while.
A rose bed in Mitzpe Ramon under drip irrigation.
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