First Day of Spring

Today, 20th March, is officially the first day of Spring. Spring has always been my favorite season of the year. I love to watch the trees in full bloom, the fresh new buds on the trees, the mild weather during the day, and most of all for the sense of rebirth as you watch nature shrugging off the cold winter months.

I hope to start my garden early this year (compared to previous years!). The gladiolas are already bursting forth from under the ground. I cannot wait too see them bloom this year because there are a lot more of them this year than in previous years.

I also hope to grow some tomatoes, corn, squash, water melons, and flowers that attract butterflies and humming birds. This year I will have some help and that is one reason I am optimistic about starting my garden early this year!

For those with allergies, I hope spring time will be more forgiving this year! Don't forget to take your medication when you do your gardening!

Happy Spring everyone!

Signs of Spring

Every year, I look forward to the fruit trees in my neighbour's orchard bloom in the spring. I have noticed that the tree branches are starting to look dark pink and that means the trees are budding, and one tree in the orchard is already blooming quite a bit.

I took several pictures today, but most of them turned out fuzzy! Must be out of practise!

I will be out again along the fence of my neighbour's orchard in a few days to take more pictures. Spring is most definitely my favorite time of the year.