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VOLUME 10
SERVING THE INLAND EMPIRE COMMUNITIES BIRTHDAY
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Here are some reasons to love March?. March 1: As the saying goes, March comes “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” That was certainly true on March 1st, 2007, when a detachment of 170 Swiss infantrymen accidentally invaded neighboring Liechtenstein when they got lost on a training mission; March 2: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly returned from space after one full year, setting a new record for the longest uninterrupted trip to space; March 5: Thirsty bros observe Cinco De Marcho, initiating a 12-day drinking regimen for anyone who wishes to “train one’s liver for the closing ceremonies on St. Patrick’s Day.” By the way, this is why we wear green for St. Patrick’s Day; March 6: The Day of The Dude encourages participants to honor The Big Lebowski by takin’er easy all day, man.; March 13: Daylight saving time begins, freeing American city-dwellers from the constant refrain of “it’s dark before I even leave work; March 20: The sun shines on the equator for the Vernal Equinox, giving us a near 50-50 split of day and night; March 21: The 10th anniversary Twitter founder Jack Dorsey inaugurating the social media site with its profound first tweet: “just setting up my twitter; March 27: Easter Sunday a great day people celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus;
Examples of Seasonal Symbolism
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In literature, a reference to a cold winter day or a ray of sunshine may allude to more than its literal meaning. Writers use symbols related to seasons to express ideas such as feelings, the passing of time and age. By noticing key words related to the time of year, a reader gets a better understanding of the meaning behind a writer’s expressions.
Spring Joy and Love Themes of rebirth and renewal often use symbols from the spring season. Spring also refers to love, hope, youth and growth. T he seasonal symbolism for this period may also allude to religious celebrations such as Passover or Easter. Poets like Walt Whitman, Amy Lowell and Robert Burns use lilac blossoms as a seasonal symbol for ongoing hope and renewal. William Shakespeare notes how the cuckoo birds emerge in the spring to mock married men in the poem “Spring.”
Easy-To-Grow Plants You Should Plant This Spring
It's not too late to add a splash of color to your garden. If you didn't get your bulbs planted in the fall, don't worry. You can still get some plants going this spring. Assuming your ground has thawed or you are using planters, these plants are perfect for planting in the spring, and will full y blossom just in time for the warm summer weather. Native plants will grow better and with less fuss than a nonnative; they're acclimated to where you live and usually need less care. Check your local nursery can provide a list of plants native to your area . Herb and vegetable gardens are perfect for planting in the spring. You can enjoy their offerings just in time for your first summer BBQ. Choose vegetables that you can seed directly into the ground or into containers, such as peas, beans, radishes, carrots, lettuce, an d swiss chard. All are great growers that require minimal maintenance. Tomatoes can be picky when they're young. You're better off buying starters from a reliable supplier instead of seeding your own. Buy indeterminate varieties—they keep fruiting for as long as they want, whereas determinate varieties put out a fixed number and then call it quits. Some plants, such as asparagus and rhubarb, and some herbs, such as mint, oregano, and parsley, just keep growing year after year. Look for varieties that will overwinter so you don't have to replant each season. "There are a lot of new breeds coming out that are hardier, bred for cold winters," Mo ss-Sprague says.
When selecting ornamental flowers, annuals may seem like the obvious choice—you buy them at the beginning of the season and throw them out when it's over. But because annuals typically aren't native plants, they tend to need more water and fertilizer, which means more work for you. P erennials, on the other hand, will do better and need less maintenance, and you don't have to replant every season. Examples of easy-to-plant perennials are bear's breeches, hosts, and red-hot pokers. Available in an amazing array of color combinations, gazanias are brightly colored flowers that attract a host of insects to aid with pollination. The flowers open and close depending on the intensity of the light, which is why you should plant them in full sun, where they’ll be happiest. On a sunny day, your garden will be bursting with color and teaming with nature's own aerobics if you’ve chosen to plant gazanias, and, best of all, these plants will flower for most of the year. You can’t ask for better value-for-money.
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