Spring to Summer transition is underway!

The Barn Swallows returned yesterday. For us that is a sure sign Spring is transitioning to Summer. The peas are up and out of the ground. The hoop house or high tunnel is planted with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and squash. The new cherry trees and raspberry bushes have been planted. They are just waiting for the warm weather to start growing. The new strawberry plants will be arriving in the middle of May. Soon after that we will be planting all of the other vegetables. June will be here before you know it!

Snow Impacts Growers, Trees and Bushes - YNN, Your News Now

Fruit farmers, already worried about this year's crop, awoke to a wet and heavy snow on their trees. They blossomed early because of warm 80 degree weather in March. That was followed by freezing temperatures.  Watch this report from G and S Orchards:

Snow Impacts Growers, Trees and Bushes - YNN, Your News Now

Farmers Concerned About Late Season Storm - 13 WHAM

Walworth, N.Y. - Farmers across Western New York are keeping a close eye on a late season snow storm that could very well deliver the knock out punch to a growing season that's already been hit hard this year.  Watch this report from G and S Orchards:
Farmers Concerned About Late Season Storm

Frost Threatens Area Fruit Crops (Democrat and Chronicle)

The bizarre weather conditions this spring have been a challenge for the area Fruit Farmers but they are hopeful that there will be minimal loss to their crops. G and S Orchards is highlighted in this Democrat and Chronicle article.