Shock of spring and then cold...

We had a very hot beginning of spring this year, so the crocuses and the snowdrops were done by March 20th when they often are just emerging. Then the forsythia bloomed a month early, but thanks to a cold snap they are still blooming. I don't mind an early spring, but to have 6 weeks worth of spring bulbs bloom in one week is too much. We have the national garden club this year, and as such, we are expecting to provide most of the horticulture for the flower show....I planted tulips for that purpose, but they are already up...so what will be blooming then? Who knows. My allium are coming up nicely, and I hope they are in bloom at the correct time. I am really looking forward to the weird A. schuberti heads. That should be pretty interesting.

Anyway, we have some heavy freezes because of this early spring that hurt the too-early emerging plants -- like peonies, hostas (what on earth are they doing up?), and the lilac, hydrageas, and currant bush. I found burlap and sheets is the best choice.
I'm thinking of planting the peas this weekend, since it is workable soil. Also getting some other things going.
Cool and uncool at the same time to have such an early spring. And then compare it to last year where everything seemed two week late!!!