Introduction

Spring is upon us! After being cooped up inside for what seems like an eternity, the warm spring sunlight is finally here. Handy looks at a few things to do to enjoy spring to the fullest. Sit back, stow away the winter jacket, and join us on this wonderful journey.

From the Sweet Maple Nectar to Tender Green

Spring is the wonderful season where things wake up. From animals to vegetation to, well, us! With months of frigid temperature, cabin fever is slowly creeping up, and the warmer temperatures are more than welcome. Here are some favorite springtime activities:

1. Sugar Shack – If you live on the northeast coast of the Americas, this is a springtime treat! When temperatures are hovering close to freezing, maple trees wake up, and their sweet, watery sap is flowing freely. Sugar Shacks open up for a few weeks and offer tours, as well as traditional food. Omelets, pancakes, hams, and bacon, soaking with the delicious sweet syrup. Most will offer sleigh rides, visits to the boiling room, along with sugary treats. There is simply nothing better than sweet maple toffee poured over fresh snow to signal the end of winter.
2. Open your garden – You don’t need to wait for summer to start planting. Some veggies don’t need full summer to start growing, and you can enjoy delicious, fresh vegetables early in the season. From carrots, leeks, and herbs, onions and garlic, rhubarb and snow peas. Wake your taste buds with freshness, crunchy fresh ingredients. An ideal past time to help lose those winter love handles.
3. Take a hike – Once the snow thaws and the ground dries up some, hiking trails open up. Walking around, surrounded by the joyful chatter of songbirds, the tender green leaves just starting to peek out from their buds. Being outside, in the fresh, crisp air of spring will melt away the winter grogginess.
4. Plant flower garden – Just as with your vegetable garden, some flowers are spring lovers, and will bloom early in the season, giving you a splash of needed colors after a long white and grey winter. The beautiful yellow daffodils, colorful crocus, tulips, and hyacinth. Your home will be filled with the sweet perfume of spring.
5. Cherry Blossoms – If you live in the northwest coast of the continental United States, spring is prime cherry blossom time. The sweet, delicate perfume of cherry blossoms. Pale pink petals, with the vibrant pink inside. Walking along a cherry orchard, picnicking under a tree in full bloom is pure happiness. A true symbol of renewal, life, and calm.

Conclusion

After the arctic temperatures, months of snow and ice, Spring is a welcome change. Handy hopes you will have a wonderful, warm spring full of life. After all, the slipping and sliding, cold and icy season are finally giving way to the lazy at first, the furiously fast renewal of life that is spring.