Easing into the spring season

Seems like we are easing into spring a little at a time this year. I know it is nearing the end of April, but I had ice outside the other morning. I have nearly doubled the strawberry patch with a new planting. Spring planting is slow getting on, and now the rain has completely stopped all farming activity for now. My strawberries look in great shape, but they will be coming on about 2 weeks later than usual. Probably around June 11th. I left the straw on longer to slow down the new growth, and I succeeded in delaying the blooming and hopefully missing the frosts.