Jeanette Belle, M.A.

Spring is just around the corner. I can feel and smell it. And I see the signs.

I also know that the Pisces and Aries seasons sometimes create rash action based upon faulty or illusory information. I have to remember to spring forward, AND be prudent about it.

We had several thunderstorms in February. Old Wives’ Tales tells us that thunder in February means frost in April. For my zone, our last frost is usually around April 15th. So, that tells me not to plant too much too soon or my efforts and the plants will come to naught.

What to do? Start seeds inside and keep them near the warm sunlight as they grow taller and stronger. Then, after the chance of frost is completely gone, plant those veggies, herbs, and flowers outside.

The other day, I bought a strawberry pot with strawberry plants and herb seeds included. I think that I will go ahead and start the seeds and settle the plants into their new home before the Full Moon on Thursday, March 1st.

If I don’t make it time, then I’ll wait until after Thursday, and plant them on Friday. After all, they need the dark moon to settle in and give their roots plenty of time to make a home before they are supposed to bloom.

Jeanette Belle