April started out with two dry days, but the forecast predicts that it may be as wet as March. March was the wettest March since the 1880s. The very last day of March, we had a little lamb born at our farm. We didn’t debate long before settling on “Rainy” for a name. My daughters actually wanted to sleep in the barn with our new addition. Lots of new things are appearing during this spring season.
The rain is something that we may get tired of; the mud is certainly not fun to negotiate. However, my folks always used to say, “Don’t complain about things you cannot change.” Weather is just one of those things for which we have no control. So we should look for the good things which come along with the rain of spring. Robins and daffodils are appearing everywhere. The grass is beginning to green up and the trees are already beginning to bud out. Easter break is certainly a welcome break for school children and a time to get out and explore nature.
My personal favorite spring blossom will most probably appear later this month, the serviceberry. Also known by sarvisberry (serviceberry’s name comes from the custom of funeral services being delayed in the spring until the ground is sufficiently thawed to dig a grave, which was about the same time this bush flowers), shadbush (the name comes from the fact that the shad or river herring ran about the same time this bush flowers), juneberry, and Saskatoon berry. Serviceberry blossoms appear on hillsides before the bushes leaves appear. The white flowers look like areas of popcorn exploding from hillsides. The serviceberry is an important fruit for local wildlife. Thanks to our rainy spring weather for our serviceberry
Everyone should make an effort to find something you truly enjoy about spring. The rains bring flowers on trees and plants. Soon, the hummingbirds will appear, probably extra early this year. The air is clean and fresh following our splash of spring. What is it that you especially like that spring showers bring?
April showers really aren’t such a baa-d thing. In fact, Rainy is something to embrace and enjoy.
Happy Spring!
Keep brushing and flossing,
Dr. James G. Hood
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