Spring Has Sprung!

One sure way to tell spring has sprung is when I see the budding of the fruit trees. This is my absolute favorite time of the year. Everything is budding, blossoming, and springing up! The grass is getting green again and the days are longer. All is waking up. 

Spring: A Time to Plant

Soon enough it will be time to plant all the seedlings that have been growing indoors. That is, after the last predicted frost of the season. This year, I have lots of seedlings going for marigolds, broccoli, okra, and cucumbers.

More on that in a later post. 🙂

Spring: A Special Time

Spring is a special time because I look forward to getting outside and back into the dirt again. I’ve waited all winter for this. It’s something so therapeutic about being in the garden with the warm sun above my head and the fertile soil beneath my feet.

Seeing all the tall trees and the big blue sky puts me in the best possible mood. Soon food will be growing everywhere and display the bright colors of spring. The tomatoes in their brilliant red. Greens in their cool green. Squash in their summer yellow. Peppers in their fresh orange.     

While all these foods show their splendid colors the fruit trees are showing their blossoms and giving hints to where all the fruits will be soon. I love the spring and I love all trees – especially fruit bearing trees.

Do I hug trees? Yes indeed! It’s my way of saying, “Welcome Spring- I’m so glad you’re here.” 

Chime In!

Is spring one of your favorite seasons? Are you currently preparing to grow your own food this spring season? I’d love to hear from you, so let me know in the comments below.