Since I have a garden, not a groundhog, I tend to consult it as to when spring will arrive.
The first place I go for this information is the weeds. Yes, that’s right. WEEDS.
They know more than the hybrids. Their DNA has not been tampered with.
They use old school, and I do mean old, methods to determine when to start growing.
Well fellow Carolinians, the weeds say get busy.
The mint family(square stems) and dandelions are all ready blooming.
That means if you delay in weeding, you will be weeding mama weeds and baby weeds. Two generations! That’s way more than twice as many.
You don’t have weeds, you say? Lucky you.
Then consult some of your garden favorites.
The BULBS say spring is near.
Tete-a-tetes say yes.
The crocus concur.
The old daffodils on the hill are thrilled.
Bulbs are always ahead of the game you say?
Ask the PERRENIALS.
Foxgloves are growing foliage.
The columbines are coming out.
Perennial poppycock you say?
Then go see a SHRUB.
The Pieris are ringing their spring bells.
The Quince is quite convinced that spring is near.
If you still need to consult a CRITTER, or two.
The bunnies have some spring in their hop.
Get busy people. Being a gardener is like being part of a horse costume. If you’re not a head, you’re a behind.
I said spring is near NOT here. You crazy people better not set out tomatoes yet. They go out the third week in April.
P.S. I do have a groundhog. But we don’t mention such things around Mr. Flower.
FLING
floweralley 
Perfect! and youshould see the weeds down here!
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Yes, spring is in the air here in california too!
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Lovely, humorous post. Spring is special and yes, the plants know best.
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This is a fun post. Love seeing those signs of spring. We had 81 in Chapel Hill today, but the chill is back tomorrow.
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A lot of those plants are stirring here, including weeds. But we have predictions of northerly winds, snow, and -6 C (20 F) in the next week or so. I’ll be rushing around mulching, not weeding. I love your saying, though, about the horse costume — so true!
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A lovely, uplifting, post
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C’est magnifique de découvrir ces belles fleurs, c’est incroyable en février 🙂
Belle journée.
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Lovely to see Spring arriving in your garden at last.. Our crocus are just poking their heads above the earth..
I enjoyed your photos.. Have a wonderful weekend
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Great advice. The weeds know.
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Thank you for the smiles! Yes you are completely right! I will need to work even on the icy cold days!
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Marvellous. These first days of early Spring are the most exciting time.
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This has made me smile, Flower 🙂 And some wise advice along the way too!
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