Warmer weather has moved into the southeast in fits and starts this year. Reports of damaged crops in Georgia and both Carolinas came after multiple late-season frosts. Whether those recent cold snaps will impact the price and availability of peaches, blueberries, and apples remains to be seen. But what does this mean for home gardeners who just hope to see their shrubs, trees, and perennials bloom? And what might this mean for the showing of blooms during Azalea Festival?