Here Comes The Sun

The sun rises earlier with each passing day and the amiable chatter of birds at the feeder increases as the days march on toward the summer months. The mud accompanies the warmth and we still spend a few extra days indoors as spring rains fall on the barren landscape, not yet ready to burst forth into the full, riotous state of bloom. Many days we do get to venture outside and witness nature shaking off its winter lethargy and spring into life with the changing of the seasons.

The warmth cuts the bite of the wind and replenishes the mind with the possibilities of the year to come. Some of us have been pacing back and forth, eager to get a shovel in the ground; others maybe peek their heads out reluctantly to finally tackle that backyard project that had been delayed through the colder months. Either way, spring is a time of renewal; not just in nature, but for our homes and gardens too.

Many of us, the roiling clouds hanging heavy over our heads, need a respite from the fast pace of the world around us. Our backyard oasis offers this haven, and spring is an excellent time to tend to the soil and bring forth something new. We discuss here about planting native species to help nature visit us. We will think about how else we can help lower our carbon footprint with the installation of a heat pump.

The sunny, hot days are right around the corner; now we spruce up the homestead so we can relax later in the warm July sun.

John H. Hough