Here it is - and here is the typical March weather. After weeks with no snow, we had a 
snowstorm this morning that lasted about 15 minutes. Other parts of the country are getting "real" snow - the kind that piles up.
But meanwhile, it IS the first day of Spring, so we know sunny days and flowers are ahead. A neighbor told me she's starting to see early flowers trying to push through the ground. I look forward to seeing their sunny faces soon!
Which brings me to a funny email I got this morning. It was from a seed company with a message to hurry up and buy more seeds, because...
"It's not too late to plant short-season crops."
I should hope not!
For the first time ever in March, I planted 2 short rows in a raised bed. Green onions and beets. Supposedly they will withstand the 26-28 degree temps we have each night. In general, it will be a month before I get serious about planting - and longer than that before the more temperature-sensitive crops can go in.
Right now, there's still ice under the dirt anywhere that doesn't get direct sunlight.
Was that just a marketing mistake, or is that seed company located somewhere warm?
I'm wondering if this morning's message from the seed company was intended for the first day of summer. That would make a lot more sense!
It IS a good reminder to read what you wrote before you send it.
If you're using one of your archieved messages, check to make sure it doesn't reference the wrong time of the year.
Last fall I saw messages saying "Now that Spring is nearly here." In February I read an ad urging me to order in time for Christmas. I'm still seeing sidebar ads asking for donations to the 2020 election
Those ads DO make the sendes look a bit foolish! Since part of your job is to pay attention to details, it's not a look you want.
One more thing - while you're checking for dated material - proofread one more time. You can never proofread too often!
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