Early April is full of motion, but not every spring day asks for boldness. Some days are better suited to
By early April, the garden has become visibly active, but it is still far from fully legible. Buds are swelling,
In early April, the garden often becomes audible before it becomes abundant. Leaves may still be sparse, borders still unfinished,
April 2 is one of those dates that feels unusually well suited to the garden, even before one looks closely
April 1 carries a strange kind of seasonal energy. In many cultures it is linked with jokes, reversals, trickery, and
March 31 often feels like a day balanced on an edge. Spring is visible now, perhaps even persuasive, yet it
By March 30, the garden has usually crossed an invisible threshold. Winter is no longer fully in charge, yet spring
March 29 lends itself beautifully to an international spring theme that does not depend on a single local folk custom:
March 28 opens surprisingly well onto an international garden theme through Saint Stephen Harding, who died on this date in
March 27 offers a wonderfully international garden theme in the form of morning glory. Although often treated as an easy