Hey, it’s Rhode Island. You never know what to expect. But my Mom’s rhododendrons are on a second bloom, with bees.
Climate Change, or Just Rhode Island Weather?
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Hey, it’s Rhode Island. You never know what to expect. But my Mom’s rhododendrons are on a second bloom, with bees.
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So why complain; enjoy the second season. Late warming episodes are not uncommon in one region or another.
The other thing that I recall from 25 years ago – the leaves changing color usually happened in late September. Now it’s late October.