Just a quick note, my friends, to say hello and wish you an abundance of blessings this month.  We have crested Old Man Winter’s snowy hill – hooray!  The red winged blackbirds have returned.  There is no surer harbinger of spring than their trilling song as it rings across the fields!  The dogwood branches are blushing red and soon the pussy willow will put forth silvery buds.  I am eagerly watching for any sign of green growing things in the field and garden.  I know it is early, but I take heart in knowing that the chives planted in a sheltered spot behind the garage will make their appearance by the end of the month.  So I wait and watch and dream of the warmer days to come… 

“I never had any other desire so strong, and so like to covetousness, as that one which I have had always, that I might be master at last of a small house and large garden, with very moderate conveniences joined to them, and there dedicate the remainder of my life only to the culture of them and the study of nature.”

Abraham Cowley

Coming Soon!

I am delighted to share this sneak peek of a sweet redwork sampler I will be sharing in April (perhaps even a bit sooner)!

Until next month, my friends, I encourage you to spend some quiet time doing that which is a balm to your winter-weary spirit. 

 “In my mind, clematis climbs,
And morning glories do entwine.
Woodland phlox and scarlet pinks,
Replace the frost, if I just blink.
My inner eye sees past the snow.
And in my mind, my garden grows."

~Cynthia Adams, Winter Garden~

May you find joy in each and every day!

Wendy 

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