February 20, 2021
02/20/21 – Folks fond of numerology may find this sequence of interest. The number 7. However, 02/21/21 will top this date sequence. The number 8.
The winter rolls on. Here in central Massachusetts, February has been quite cold and snow falls to the ground every few days. The earth and all her rooted plants are dormant. Little critters move about. Squirrels and birds hop around searching out seeds for a meal. A morsel of something, a drink of water and a cozy barrier against the winds is all that matters.
The winter sowing continues with a few additions. Yesterday, the peas were placed in the red container. Plant by the Signs poster suggested the 18th and 19th were good days for peas to be planted. It’s at least two months away from planting in the soil. So, if the cold alerts the seed to start the germination cycle. So, if the moisture and warmth from the sun induce the seed to sprout, I’ll have learned something new. The other containers have liatris, swamp milkweed, thyme, columbine and rudbeckia. They sleep under the snow and ice.
This group were put out so long ago now. Buried under the elements. Frozen in their containers. A month, it’s about a month until spring. The song birds did seem to change their tune lately. The watch is on for the red-winged black bird. When they shriek from the river, it will be a good day. Safe flights birds!
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