Gardeners feel the change of the seasons and note what nature displays before, during and near the end of each. Today, February 1, 2021, in South Central PA, any evidence that spring will arrive soon is hidden under 6” of snow with more coming down strong. Even though there is snow on the ground and freezing cold outside, recognition that spring is rising lifts our spirits. Winter Savory and French Thyme reach out from under the snow with promise.
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St. Brigid’s Day starts the evening of February
1st and ends the evening of the 2nd. While it is not
the Spring Equinox (March 20) or the meteorological First Day of Spring (March
1), it is a day to celebrate the first stirring of new life. Depending on the weather
the earliest to peek out may be Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis), Crocus (Crocus
sp.), Lenten Rose (Helleborus sp.), Witch Hazel (Hamamelis sp.),
or Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox).
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| Snowdrops (Photo:IWijingaarden CC-BY-SA-3.0) |
St. Brigid’s Day is based on a Celtic feast day, Imbolc, a Gaelic word that means literally ‘in the belly or womb,’ and may be referring to the pregnancy of ewes at this time of year. It is also referred to Candlemas.
Who is St. Brigid? (From the IRISH POST)
"Saint
Brigid gained prominence as a devout Christian and miracle-worker throughout
her life, with many converting to Christianity thanks to her incredible feats--
including her power to turn bathwater into beer. St Brigid was also a fierce
protector of women, with many legends depicting her of saving innocent women
from death, assault or being framed."
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