I don't think we really have spring here where I live, but we see patches of it.

Sunday was lovely so I decided to take out the "peanuts" and bubble wrap that was inside the Aqua Domes protecting my two Trichocereus hybrid plants.

The small one looked okay from above, but it was mush from the bottom. I may have planted that one too late. The good news is that the bigger one is looking pretty good. It's not out of the woods yet since I lose a lot of garden plants in April because of the crazy weather, but I'm hoping. I still have the dome on it with only a small square of bubble wrap.

We usually only get 6" of moisture for the whole year and so far we've gotten 9" (they start measuring in October). The Sierras here got the 3rd highest snowfalls since they've been keeping records. We also had some below zero temps, but there was snow cover for extra protection.

I hope it lives and blooms. I'm going to try some Echinopsis next winter as well; it shouldn't be as wet next year.

My tenders have to stay in for about 6 more weeks. Is it my imagination or do they go into a mild shock when they are put outside in better conditions?

We are expecting snow on Thursday--spring was nice while it lasted ;-)