Winters can be hard in Arkansas. The last official day for a hard freeze is May 1. But long before May 1, we began to see signs that life is returning to earth. The forsythias bloom first, their bright yellow flowers herald spring even when the temperatures are in the low 20's and nothing else seems alive. Next come the crocuses and daffodils. The white and pink dogwoods bloom in unexpected places, as do the redbuds, which grow wild in Arkansas. I look at my garden, but all I see are dead leaves, dry mulch, and the brown stems of perennials. The only herb in my garden that shows any signs ...
More..Estela Dela Fuente
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