Spring Please

Spring Please

It’s really hard to believe in global warming when I’m sitting here still bundled in three layers of clothing at the end of March! It has been several weeks since I first had the itch, (reminiscent of a severe case of poison ivy); to start my spring planting and yard clean up. Mother Nature obviously has other ideas though as it still resembles late winter rather than spring outdoors. I’m not the only one bemoaning the longer than usual cold weather conditions. I rely on spring planting just for my sanity, but those who rely on warmer weather conditions for their very livelihood are also praying for sunshine. Orchard owners report that most of their trees haven’t even budded out yet and potato growers are still waiting for soil temperatures to warm up. Even early bloomers like daffodils and tulips may be late in putting in an appearance. The local weather man has moved to the top of my black list as his forecasts continue to spout of unseasonably cold, wet conditions on into April; and though I know he isn’t personably responsible for the weather, one can’t help but want to shoot the messenger. Please Mother Nature, relent!

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