Spring seems to be in a hurry here in southern CT, as if she is late for an appointment with Summer. It's now nearing the end of April and all my early daffodils and naricssi have finished or nearly finished blooming and my Poet's Daffodils (Narcissus poeticus recurvus) are in full bloom. Yet last year, I posted about an early narcissi bouquet of yellow tinged blossoms on April 22, 2009 and my Poet's were still at least a couple of weeks from bloom.
Gardeners and nature lovers tend to respect the beauty and fragility of our outdoor environments – at least I like to think we do. But we all can do more to protect and sustain our Earth. I tend to consider every day Earth Day, but it's good to have at least one day a year when everyone focuses on their impact on Mother Earth. I know I can be more protective … most of us can … so choose at least one Earth-friendly activity to do today. Then try to make it a regular activity. Think of the impact we can have if we all do just a little.
Imagine a mass of climbing roses. When in bloom, all you see is beauty. But look under the blossoms to the snarled, jumbled mass of thorny vines supporting the flowery show and things don't look so rosy. This analogy explains my feelings about indoor flower shows. I enjoy the sights and smells of these massive productions. I love the exposure to ideas of other gardeners and landscapers – madcap and sensible alike. The local big show, the
It's interesting how many garden, plant, and related news items pop up on my computer screen. Here's a few I've seen of late.
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