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Most people know spring is here by the buds sprouting on the trees, flower shoots peeking through the ground, birds singing in windowsills. Dying eggs and buying Easter dresses. Wondering about the size of last year’s swimming suit.
I’m not talking about the calendar date of spring. I’m talking about real spring. The kind a last-minute snowstorm can’t erase for any lengthy time.
To me, spring is here when my husband starts sorting through his rods and reels, checking online prices of new ones, ordering planting soil to make sure we are stocked up, and planning out new flowerbeds. The gleam in his eyes comes out of hibernation. He orders more plastic Easter eggs to fill for the big scavenger hunt. I’m not exaggerating when I say we have around 200. If he keeps adding to the collection year after year, we’ll soon have to move the hunt from a backyard to a park.
I have witnessed all of these signs over the last week, and I’m so excited. He’s been checking out sporting equipment, looking at the layout of our yard with a gardener’s eye, and he just bought more plastic eggs! (But no, I am not looking at or even thinking about my swimsuit.)
What are your tell-tale signs of spring?
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My telltale sign for spring is when the birds start chirping and baby animals start to appear. New life; earth is reborn. :)
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DeleteFirst, the camelias. Then, the Japanese magnolias (tulip trees). After that, azaleas everywhere, and crepe myrtles. You really know, however, when the pecan trees bloom. You can fool every other bush, flower or tree, you cannot fool the pecan. Once it blooms, you will have no more freezes and may safely plant your tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteThat's cool. I didn't know pecan trees existed. Now I'll be looking them up. ;-)
DeleteHi Debi - the Spring bulbs - love them ... and here in Eastbourne they plant out the 'carpet gardens' along the Promenade on the seafront ... always a wonderful array of seasonal plantings. The Forsythia and the Magnolias bring large splashes of yellow, or pale pinks ... just love seeing everything start to bloom.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though you're well organised ... enjoy the lighter and warmer days - thanks for the visit - cheers Hilary
If you get a chance, share some pictures of the Carpet Gardens. :-)
DeleteThe Carpet Gardens sound lovely. It is a beautiful season.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb. I'm glad Spring is bringing new happiness and new projects. For us, it's a little different given the mild temps year round. I've been able to take long walks on our trails to combat pandemic boredom and lack of exercise, have done a few long overdue house projects, in lieu of vacation, all year long, and on and off. But there is a feeling of Spring in the way the world is moving around us with Easter preparations and my pear tree blooming. It's that new beginning feel. Hopefully a good one all around. We all sure need it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, I can feel your excitement.
Thanks for stopping by, Silvia! Good to hear from you. Pear tree--wow! Lucky you.
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