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21 hours ago ago from Fresh Afield
As we shovel snow and brace for cold north winds this week, it’s hard to feel very encouraged that spring is just around the corner. However, in looking at the Natural Events Calendar for the first half of February, it’s clear that several wildlife species are likely to begin feeling the approach of spring at this time. Here’s a sampling of natural events typically occurring during the first two weeks of February: Groundhogs breed through ...
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21 hours ago ago from Composting Secrets
Gardening early in the spring fills one with a sense of optimism, even when faced with the mess left by winter and a month's worth of cleaning up. As temperatures get warmer and spring bulbs start to emerge, how can you not be optimistic? To help your garden get off to great start follow some of these basic garden tips. After the initial spring clean-up, check your trees and shrubs for snow and wind damage. It's rare that trees & shrubs ...
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10 hours ago ago from Tim Hedges\' Blog
At this time of year I am often looking out for the first signs of Spring, so far, of course, without luck. But I wondered when it officially begins. Most Italians would say that February is winter, March is Spring. So do we celebrate it on 1st March? Some people go by the solstices and equinoxes. This would mean that Spring ran from 21st March to 21st June but that seems a little late. Indeed these are supposed to be the mid point of ...
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4 hours ago ago from Mind and Health
As we get closer and closer to winter, it's time to place your lawn into hibernation until next spring. Here are a few tips to get you started. In order to get them off to a good start next spring, move your most sensitive potted plants indoors or to a warm environment. Otherwise you may find that they failed to survive the harsh cold and you'll have to reinvest for an entire new set of plants. Inspect your trees and bushes. Trim ...
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18 hours ago ago from Space of Grace
This year, I've realised how seasonal I really am. This little bit of time, looking over the border of Winter towards Spring, it's like an itch that won't go away until things start to really grow. The season table is quite wintery still- some holly and old rowan berries- because I can be a little hasty in my welcoming of Spring, and it's early days yet. Still, there's some hyacinths poking in at the side, just to say hello. ...
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