From Valentine’s to Spring

Gosh, it is the middle of February already! And another Valentine’s Day is in the books! Now we can all be looking forward to SPRING!

But even as we do that, there is much to enjoy during these last few weeks of Winter. I have seen pictures from other garden centers announcing the arrival of their houseplant and fruit tree trucks!! I remember all the new product lines arriving at Behnke’s for us to price and set out. But only after we cleaned all the cobwebs and weeds from the past year.

Pallets of new styles of pottery and statues kept showing up. No sooner was one put out for sale than four more showed up. So much fun! I loved hearing when you would come shopping and how much you loved this or that.

Then, there are so many beautiful things to see in our yards. Who is seeing the green stems of daffodils popping up? I am finding dandelion blooms in our yard. And then there are the bluebirds and robins flying around. How about Mr. Squirrel, far up in the tree eating his walnut? (This photo is one I saw while walking in the park. He was way up high and my new phones camera got this shot.) Yes, there are more beautiful things to see and be grateful for daily.

Take a walk and find something amazing around you. Then, visit your local garden center and check out all the new fun things. Take a deep breath in as you walk in and relax. It might have been awhile, but you know that feeling. Just relax and wander around. I plan to visit Homestead Gardens this weekend to check out the NCOS Orchid Show and Sale! (See below for details.) That was always so much fun when Behnke’s got to host it.

Enjoy your week!