@needrain Donald...Today was the first day I noticed the buds. They are a good half inch or better, so it might have been yesterday. I was surprised that happened with this weather system coming. The weather says frost Saturday night. Might not happen..time will tell.
I have seedlings...won't take the chance...throwing a frost cover over them.
@tx_flower_child 
for the acorn.
We are more than 3 inches behind in rain.
May everyone who needs rain be blessed to receive it and those that do not need rain... may they be blessed in a different way!
