Mar. 18, 2013 Gardening

It is a golden maxim to cultivate the garden for the nose, and the eyes will take care of themselves. ~Robert Louis Stevenson

Spring Flowers

On the eve of yet another snowstorm, it is gardening that many have on their minds. My calendar states in bright green letters  that the "First Day of Spring" arrives two days from now. Shouldn't little verdant leaves be pushing their way out of the earth to announce the approach of spring? Nature's will must be respected, but while the gardeners are waiting impatiently, the seed catalogues and garden magazines encourage one to plan this year's plots. I work with a woman who is an excellent teacher, a caring friend, and a talented gardener. In anticipation of her weeding  needs, I gave her some gardening gloves along with a note today. Alas, she will have to wait awhile to use them, for it appears that we must bide our time until  the crocus, daffodils, and tulips choose to greet us with their vibrant hues.