What happened to Spring?

Southern California has issues with Spring. This is the only way I can rationalize the whiplash-inducing change in seasons over the last 3 days. We have gone from daytime temps in the 60's and 70's to upper-80's and 90's almost overnight. I was hoping we could hold on to Winter/Spring for a few more weeks, but early heat waves, such as this, usually mark the end of the rainy season. We might be looking at a very long, hot summer. I guess that item on my To-Do list (Check all irrigation systems) just got moved up a level in priority.

It will be a bit disappointing if I have to start watering so soon in the season. The best year my garden ever had was the El Nino season a few year ago. It really showed what the garden could be if I didn't worry about pouring my life savings (in water) into the ground each summer. I will keep my fingers crossed for more rain, but I won't be holding my breath.

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