I Needed a Touch of Spring, So I went out to find some!!

It's almost mid February here in Central CT and the snow has been horrible.

I just needed to go find a touch of color other than white or brownish white, but where to go?

Then I caught a thought, lets take a trip to the farms. The bedding farms that is.

Cheshire CT is know as the bedding center of Connecticut, and that has nothing to do with taking a nap.

Some of the largest bedding farms or factory green houses are located in Cheshire CT, most out in the towns western side.

 

 Their expanse is acreage, and inside they are a tropical wonder with colors all over. Green houses have to be months ahead of the climate in order to service their clients. So when it's likely to be snowing up a storm, the inside of a green house would be like being along side a tropical forest.

Colors are brilliant, and plants hang on racks high above the concrete floors.

Temperatures are a slightly humid 75 but nobody is catching rays.

It's not uncommon to see a few fruit trees as well, and depending on how they have been nurtured, they might have a fresh lemon or orange on the limbs.

How great to lose winter for a few minutes, while basking in the sight of annuals getting ready to make their trips to other green houses or nursery's to add color to some florist's bouquet, maybe in time for Valentine's day.

 

I can hardly wait to get into those green houses, and pick out some annuals for the yard. I've had enough of this white mess!

 

 

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18 Comments on I Needed a Touch of Spring, So I went out to find some!!

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Good morning Ed,

I saw the snow picture first and loved it, then I scrolled down. I am intrigued with greenhouses.  I could go spend an afternoon in one.  I think it comes from my childhood.  My mom would always take me to Nielsen's greenhouse in Ann Arbor and we would spend wonderful quality time there.  Just strolling the isles, picking out plants.  I think I may build my own in my yard this year.  Thanks for the trip down memory lane.  Have a good Sunday.
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Ya know Ed, as much as I look forward to Winter and it's peaceful blanket of fluffy white falling softly covering our area with quiet,... even I have HAD ENOUGH!  I am craving color and I am loving the photo's of color you and so many others have been sharing.  Thank you!  I am getting the gardening itch again.
8:15am • #2
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I second that... ENOUGH of winter!  Bring on the spring!  It looks like you found a great way to enjoy it early.
8:18am • #3
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Our local Lowe's (#48) is LOADED and in my travels I am seeing local nurseries that have signs out they are opening EARLY * March 1st!  YEAH!!!
8:23am • #4
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Ed, I think the whole eastern seaboard is getting a bad case of cabin fever...
8:25am • #5
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Good job Ed and great idea for an interesting way to spend some time as the snow slowly melts.  We are headed to a flower show this coming weekend at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh.  It will be wonderful to catch the riot of tropical smells!
8:26am • #6
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Good morning, Ed.....I'll be in that line ready to buy anything and everything that has color......I can't wait to plant some annuals and new perennials.....
8:38am • #7
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On yeah!! That was a great thought to catch Ed! Bet they sell out early this year, because you are not alone in your thoughts!!
8:50am • #8

Hey Ed....I think everyone in the Northeast has had it with winter...50's end of this coming week...I have my small place picked out to do some plantings (right where that giant snow pile is located).
9:06am • #9
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Cindy, as I was driving by a small green house I caught a glimpse of color, and it was like a siren drawing me in. Thanks for stopping

Laura, like enough is enough.

Margaret, you'll get the colors a couple of weeks before we do, but for all of us, it can't be soon enough

Wallace, I haven't been to either a Lowe's or Home Depot as yet, but I'm sure they still have the big piles of salt and shovels prominately displayed.

Michael, you're right, my walls seem to be getting closer

Vance, take some photos to share, we need all the inspiration we can get to finish this winter

Barbara, so many of us with those same thoughts. Bring on the spring

Hey Guys, You people up there in balmy Canada, probably wondering what we're getting all excited about
9:08am • #10
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Dennis, we had normal snow falls for a winter, unfortunately it all came in one month  Bring on the flowers!
9:09am • #11
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I'll bet you're getting a little tired of Winter by now Ed. And, I'll bet your golf game is even worse right about now!
5:24pm • #12
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Hi Ed, I would love to visit those green houses...acres of them.  I bet they smell great and the colors...vibrant.  You are definitely ready for spring...wishing it for you.
6:53pm • #13
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Ed that is not nice, now I looking forward to Spring even more.  It can't come soon enough.
9:51pm • #14
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Yeah Ed!  Your warm thoughts worked!  I can see my patio for the first time since.....well,....?,.... a long time!  XXOO's ED!
6:48am • #15
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Nice idea Ed, today is suppose to get up past 50 with 60's later on in the week, melt some of this white stuff.... well at least the days are getting longer.
8:32am • #16
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Hi Ed:

I'm having a little trouble with dealing with this weather also.

This week's temperature will be a welcomed change!
8:46am • #17
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Ed - I'm more than ready for spring.  It was great to see the colorful flowers in your photo.
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