I truly think that Spring has sprung.  Well anyway I hope so. 

 

Spring is the season between winter and summer, it usually is very unpredictable.  There can be days with 75-degree weather and there can always be that Easter snow.  But Spring is that season that helps to fulfill us.  It is the season that gives us hope and restores our satisfaction that we are entering into a new season.

 

Among other things, Spring reminds me that it is the time to do a little spring cleaning.  Oh, I remember the old days well, when the curtains came down, the rugs were rolled up and taken outdoors for a beating, the mattresses and springs were taken outdoors for a good cleaning and there might be a little painting and wallpapering. But as with all things, times have changed and there are not those drastic cleaning tasks anymore.  Most of us take care of these tasks throughout the year.

 

Yet there is one thing that remains the same during Spring.  We get the soil ready for our gardening tasks.  We have to be very conscientious about the weather, because one good frost will kill every plant.  That is why it is best to start our plants indoors, until we are sure we can move them outside.

 

Recently, I saw this idea for a decoration and for having fresh herbs for our own use.  Get a Lazy Susan for the center of your table.  Collect several different sizes of ceramic pots. Paint the outside to match your kitchen decor.  Fill the pots with soil, then select the seeds that you want to plant. 

 

First, I suggest basil, then you might plant oregano, thyme, turmeric, and you might include a few onion sets to use in those first salads.  Arrange the pots around the Lazy Susan, matching colors. If you have enough room, you might want to add a few pots with flowers, and I suggest pansies.  They are very hardy and colorful and will add to your centerpiece.

 

Clean up your patio and arrange your seating area as you will soon be enjoying the longer evenings.  If you do not have a wind chime, try one.  They add a lot of atmosphere to your outdoor areas.

 

Happy Spring!!!

 

I offer my sincere condolences to my sister, Cathy, on the loss of her husband, Danny.  Our entire family is suffering because Dan was a one in a million guy. He had a direct effect on every member of our family especially the young people.  Dan, you will surely be missed.

 

Take care stay healthy and until next week “Now You Have Heard It Through The Grapevine.”