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Think spring!
The calendar tells us it is already springtime, but we usually have to wait a little longer in the Buffalo area to see the greening foliage and the colorful flowers blooming before our eyes. Here are a few suggestions for those who want to start “thinking spring” in spite of the chill still outside our doors.
If you haven’t already started some seedlings indoors, it’s not too late. Take a trip to your local nursery or home improvement store and stock up on seeds, soil, plant food and pots to get your garden going. Visit an online retailer such as Burpee for supplies, ideas and inspiration. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens provide an environment to get you ready for planting, offering classes and plants for sale.
While watching early-season baseball games, pay attention to the lawns at the major league stadiums. The groundskeepers work magic! Visit Organic Lawn Care for the Cheap and Lazy to learn how to cast a spell on your lawn.
April 24 brings Arbor Day, a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. For $3 or less, you can buy a tree from the Arbor Day Foundation—a great gift or party favor idea. Each tree comes in a 14-inch recyclable poly tube and the foundation sells species suitable for all regions of the country. Plan to spend part of Arbor Day inside tending to your houseplants or planning your outside gardens.
Make plans to attend the Garden Walk Buffalo July 25 and 26. This summer event showcases blossoms in every glorious color imaginable, and having it on your calendar will give you plenty of reasons to think spring. Plan your own garden tour, including the Buffalo Olmstead Parks and Sonnenberg Gardens.
No matter what the outdoor thermometer might suggest, it is spring. Getting into the spirit might help it arrive a little sooner for everyone. April showers do bring May flowers!
—Jennifer Brand, University Libraries
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