Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Gardening A to Z: F is for Forsythia
I never really was a big fan of forsythia bushes. I don't know why. I remember having them while I was growing up. They just never did anything for me. But this year is different. I think I am noticing them a bit more this year because they remind me of my dad. He was always so happy to see them bloom and always had a bush in his yard. With the unseasonably warm temperatures, the forsythia bushes burst into bloom earlier than usual. It was a taunt that spring was just around the corner. Of course, last night there was a bit of snow and it is really cold. It doesn't feel like spring at all. But those forsythia bushes seem to hold a promise that warmer weather and sunny days will soon be here.
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They look pretty, and it is always good to have a memory attached to it.
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Dianna Fielding
Sociologyfornerds.com
I'm not a huge fan of forsythia either. My neighbor has a large bush that hangs over onto our driveway. We have to duck under it if we pull the car up too far. But the vibrant yellow is a wonderful portent of spring.
ReplyDeleteare you still blogging from A to Z with us? We're on M right now.
ReplyDeleteLee
A Faraway View
An A to Z Co-host blog
I am! I fell behind this week because I got sick and slept for a few days. I have all of the rest of my titles written down and am playing catch up this weekend!
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