spring views: Blackberry Winter.....Spring Inspiration and Positive Views
- 04/13/08 05:14 PM
Over the weekend, Blackberry Winter has krept up on us here in Georgia. Blackberry winter marks the last major cold snap before the warm weather of Spring finally engulfs us for the remainder of the season until the first cold snap of Autumn emerges in mid-October to mark the changing of the leaves. Blackberry winter is well known to the older generation and those that remember Southern folklore, usually associated with gardening. It arrives around the third week of April, which coincides with the average last frost date around Georgia. Gardeners who take heed to nature's signs recognize Blackberry Winter as the last … (33 comments)
spring views: Here Comes Spring!!! Spring Inspiration and Positive Views...
- 04/05/08 04:53 AM
In Spring, signs of rebirth and reinvigoration can be seen everywhere. After, what seems like forever, the cold, wet, dreary days of winter begin to subside, and warmer weather, with gentle, kite flying breezes begin to take over. The new buds begin bursting forth, bringing explosions of color back into our world. Birds begin showing in abundance, bringing song to the air, and baby ducklings are seen waddling along behind their mothers. Bar-be-que grills are once again fired up, wafting the sweet, smoky smells of outdoor cooking through the air. As I sit in my backyard flower garden, sipping a glass … (22 comments)
Over the weekend, Blackberry Winter has krept up on us here in Georgia. Blackberry winter marks the last major cold snap before the warm weather of Spring finally engulfs us for the remainder of the season until the first cold snap of Autumn emerges in mid-October to mark the changing of the leaves.
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