Joyce Block: Gardening through Texas weather whiplash

80 degrees one day for a high, 50 degrees the next day, and now snow, freezing rain, or sleet coming in for the weekend.

While I was watering plants at work the other day, I noticed new leaves emerging and flower buds forming on some fruit trees. Yes, temperatures affect how plants respond and initiate their bloom cycle. Peaches have been known to start blooming early. I also saw hyacinths and daffodils blooming in the garden.

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Joyce Block is a professional horticulturist who resides in Alvarado.