Kevin Lee Jacobs

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10th Blogiversary Giveaway/Winner Announced

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 1,005 Comments

Last updated on March 26th, 2019

Update: Random.org selected comment #797 from Meryl J. Congratulations, Meryl! Send me a note to receive your spring-green mixer!

Happy first week of spring, which also coincides with my blog’s anniversary! This week, because the snow is melting and the grass is greening, I’m giving away a spring-green mixer! Who wants a chance to win this kitchen workhorse?

To enter, just answer the following question:

What do you love most about the season of spring? 

Post your answer in the comments field below, and your name will be entered into the random drawing.

Oh. If this is your first time commenting here, you’ll receive a message that reads: “Your comment is awaiting moderation.” I’ll approve your comment ASAP.

The Rules:

Only one comment per person, please!

Post your comment in the comments field below (i.e., do not send me an email)

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The winner’s name will be announced on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  So be sure to check back!

This giveaway is sponsored entirely by Kevin Lee Jacobs.

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Comments

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    Jackie Russell says

    Everything is so fresh and love the colours all beginning to appear, hope you post to the UK

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    lillypie says

    For this native Southerner, the first time I hear the peepers, I know I’ve survived another New England winter.

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    Julie says

    I love everything coming alive, the birds singing, flowers and trees budding and maple sap flowing. Everyone seems to smile more and be in good moods!

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    Judi Nemeth says

    The flowers and the trees blooming… Everything is so fresh… love the little buds on the trees….

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    Sharon Hull says

    Hard to choose between all the lush new spring growth and the birds coming into their colorful breeding plumage with nest building and courting activity to watch. It’s all good!

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    Judy says

    Your blog and videos are so cool, Kevin!! Thanks for all the info and personality you share!! And for the spring giveaway.

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    Beth says

    I love the smell of the ground thaw and new buds/shoots on plants— all the new life brings hope after a dark, cold winter season!

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    Kathleen Killmeyer says

    It is time to start laying out my garden and buy seeds! I really miss my garden in the winter – although I do love eating all of my preserved canned goods! Happy Spring!

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    Jennifer McComb says

    What I love about spring? Finally, more colors in the landscape than black and white! The birds singing their mating songs with all their beings. Watching the landscape gradually color itself in. The chance to work in my gardens again.

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    Rosemarie says

    What I absolutely love about the spring are the long daylight hours, the fresh smell of the grass, flowers, and herbs, and the birds chirping in the trees!

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    Georgie JACOB says

    I live on the Niagara Escarpment on the Canadian side and enjoy the first sighting of birds that appear at this time of the year.

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    gina lovejoy says

    I have a child care in my home the long winter keeps the house closed up and with spring comes open windows, the sound of children playing outside again, the colors start popping from the bare branches the smile on the face as the kids see the seeds burst through happy spring

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    Mary McNamara says

    Spring means calving season and it’s so fun to watch the babies running around kicking thier heels up without a care in the world!!! Oh, and tulips

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    Linda Thomas says

    The smell of the warm fresh air, the sound of the birds singing, and the sight of flowers reawakening from their winter sleep!

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    Penelope Roberts says

    I love the feeling of new beginnings, new possibilities, starting afresh.

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    Dianne says

    Spring! My favorite season! I love the warmer weather, new growth appearing, the anticipation of new things I’ll try in the garden, more daylight hours… everything!

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    Georgie JACOB says

    I live on the Canadian side of the Niagara Escarpment and enjoy seeing the hawks returning.

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    Jean Diemer says

    Hi Kevin, Happy blog anniversary. I anxiously wait for your Sunday morning blog to brighten my day. Such humor and good info.

    I am waiting for Spring as that means I can get out and garden once again, to get my hands dirty and hopefully grow lots of flowers and veggies to share with family and friends. Life is good. Thanks for all you do!

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    Linda k says

    I love the way the air smells in the early morning,the chirping of the birds, watching the snow melt in my backyard and just the energy i feel from the sun shining on my face

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    Nancy says

    I love spring because it brings a welcome change of newness after a long winter in NH. It’s a time to throw open the windows, clean out and refresh the cupboards and rest of the house, and dig out some favorite cookbooks and try some new recipes with spring-like ingredients. And…..I can order seeds and think about gardening, perhaps even stick in some peas and lettuce.

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    Julie says

    I love the warm temps and the spring flowers. It’s also a time when I’m most motivated to do some gardening before the extreme heat and humidity set in.

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    Judy B says

    Thinking of you when I’m outside cleaning up my flower beds and planting spring bulbs. Hope it warms up soon for you Northerners.

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    Kathy Morrison says

    The best part of Spring is knowing that my orchards are awaiting their annual pageant of beauty. Still tightly curled up, almost like giddy little children awaiting entrance on to the stage at a school play, their buds hold back but will soon burst on to the scene with their show of white glory.

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    Lana VanDenBerg says

    I love how everything springs up with gigor painting the landscape with pretty colors of my bulb flowers and spring green shades such as the color of that beautiful mixer I’m hoping to win! Thanks, Kevin for your blogs, advice and photos!

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    Jenn says

    I love that fact that something new starts growing every few days, so each afternoon when I get home from work I can enjoy a stroll around the yard with something new to see.

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    Rose says

    I love that the winter is over and we New life begins in the garden. The spring lilacs are my favorite.

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    VickiS says

    The smell of new grass, the spreading pale green as shrubs, trees, and grass begin to breathe deeply and grow! And the warmth, after this bitter cold winter.

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    Christine Salek says

    I love the idea of getting my garden started. I have my winter sowing going , so ready for the warmer weather that is starting to come

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    Dorothy says

    Spring means that things come to life, trees start to re-leaf and then bloom, perennials start to grow on their way to blooming and bringing color to earth, it is time for new plants to be started and then planted in the warm earth when appropriate. Just an exciting time with all the new growth around.

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    Kris Odom says

    I love seeing all of the Spring bulbs start to bloom and peak out of the dirt. It lets me know the long winter is coming to an end!

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    M Daniela Cirillo says

    awww… I love the fresh air when I open my windows at home , flowers and my neighbors every morning when they said Good morning and are Happy!

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    Mary says

    I love Spring so I can plant my vegetable garden so I can can my tomatoes and beans. Also to hear the songbirds finding their mates and making their nests. Love your blog and recipes. Don’t retire, please.

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    Linda says

    I love seeing all of the birds like the robins, bluebirds, & the cardinals! Their colors are so refreshing after a rainy & gloomy winter!

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    Anne Farnsworth says

    I love the songs the birds sing in the morning – they’re so happy it’s spring and so ready to get on with life, love and new life it makes me happy, too. Starts my days out perfectly!

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    Laura B. says

    I love the warmer weather and the snow finally melting away. The sun also staying out longer is a big plus too.

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    Meghan says

    Spring is my favorite season. I love the snowdrop and daffodil as harbingers of the gardening season.

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    Phyllis Bachinski says

    Spring! I love the birds singing, the buds on the trees just waiting to burst open and say “I’m alive” and especially the “greenness” of everything……

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    Carmen Tucker says

    Green is my favorite thing about spring and my favorite smell of spring is the lilacs!

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    Tess says

    The opening of Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. The third week of April is magical. It’s Disneyland for Gardeners.

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    Coila Kennedy says

    I am ready for plants to turn green. I have had too much white snow and cloudy. The sun is out today. Coila

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    Diane Hinkle says

    I love the freshness of spring. After the grays and browns of winter, the appearance of pink, fellow, white and shades of many cheery colors brighten the landscape. I love color!

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    Nancy H says

    What’s not to like? We made it through another winter! Congratulations, Kevin, on your ten years of sharing with us….

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    GinaG says

    As a San Diego girl lIving in Nebraska….. it sometimes feels like spring will NEVER come (esp this year)….but when I see the green daylilies barely poking through the dirt, I know Spring has Sprung!! My days immediately brighten and I spend each and every morning from that point forward discovering all those formerly sleeping perennials sprinting back to life – and I know what’s to come will certainly be wonderful!!

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    Margaret VanHull says

    Spring renews my hopes for garden perfection, a symbol of perfection-seeking in self. There’s nothing so refreshing as the smell of the Earth in Spring.

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    Christy says

    The renewed sense of hope and newness! Life feels fresh, new, hopeful, exhilarating at times and joyful!!! I loooove kicking off the gardening season and freshening up the home

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    Helen Adams says

    I listen for the sound of bird singing to return. During the winter, there is little singing but with more light and an increase of temperature the bird songs can be heard. Also, I always feel delight with the sight of my first dandelions.

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    Toni says

    To be able to walk outside and “smell” the fresh air. Hearing the various birds chirping and waiting anxiously for the birds to return to Minnesota. I love the variety of green that shows
    up on the trees as they leaf out. It is amazing.

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    Sharon says

    I love nature’s (and my own) surging energy …you can feel it in the air.
    Happy anniversary, and congrats on your success!

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    Kathy says

    I love the crocus and daffodils peeking through and the gentle spring storms, though not so much the bomb cyclone here in NE.

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    MICHI says

    Spring feels like hope and renewal after a tough winter, and a chance to reconnect with our gardens and thus ourselves. Thanks for all that you do!

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    Katie says

    Best part of spring: seeing the garlic and shallot bulbs I planted in late fall shoot their little green selves skyward. Great symbol of hope, that!

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    Christy says

    Ahhhh Gina! Welcome to Nebraska…. it’s not for everyone lol!!! I hope it feels like home ❤️

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    Kelly A Sabini says

    The cool fresh air and the light. The bright green buds on trees. My garden brimming with potential.

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    Kathy says

    Spring means no mittens or scarves, opening windows, and feeling lighter!
    Spring is sunlight longer and the earth warmer! Hurray, we made it through another winter. Everything is poking out to feel the sun.

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    Diana says

    I love the reawakening, death into life, and the hope that spring brings…
    and I love the smell of the fresh air coming into the open windows.

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    Gwendolyn Dean says

    My mom, aunts,my daughter and I do this every year we have a kitchen garden planing breakfast. My daughter is the artist so she sketches our ideas out and we all go over to our local gardening center to buy first spring seedling. We love this time of year. To us it’s a new life a new beginning. We tell.
    stories of my grandmother gardening to the little ones.We want to continue passing down to the next generation of women.

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    Susan says

    I love that I will be able to open my windows and let the fresh air and sounds of spring in. It’s been a long winter here in Western NY. Kevin, I truly hope you were “kidding” about giving it up! I so enjoy your blog and trying your recipes. Happy Spring!

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    Connie Hoffman says

    I love seeing more wildlife! Squirrels, turkeys, deer, raccoons, all frisky and goofy, interested in starting new families and continuing the cycle of life. The best entertainment right in our backyard.

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    Carol Tellefson says

    Congratulations to you first! You’ve added to so many happy households with your recipes and comments. I love spring because of the renewal it brings to the earth and to my spirits. Thanks for choosing a vibrant green mixer to honor the season and bring life to my kitchen. Fingers crossed.

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    Beverly Nolan says

    Spring means green and all of the beautiful colors to follow! 10 years already? Thank You for all of your helpful posts.

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    Ginny says

    Birds returning, the sound and scent of rain, buds opening, longer days, no more snow and ice.

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    Shagopi says

    Dear Kevin, I love the special green color of the grass and trees. Also, love to see cherry blossoms . Happy Spring to all!

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    Mj Stafford says

    I love Kevin’s spring contest and hoping I might won a spring-green mixer so I might improve my cooking success.

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    Beverly, zone 6, eastern PA says

    There is great pleasure in working the garden soil while being serenaded by a multitude of chirping birds.

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    Sandy S. says

    I love Spring as this means warmer weather, planting in my garden and the return of our hummingbirds!

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    DaveC says

    Nothing really. Here in Florida, the begging of Spring means the humidity and heat are already on their way up and the pollen is so thick, you can’t breathe. But, you can write your name on your car in the yellow blanket of pollen.

    Sorry to be a downer, but you asked.

    Love the blog Kevin, keep it up.

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    Jonathan Abbott says

    CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN…10 Years!!

    Spring is my favorite season, full of possibilities. My garden is calling me…..

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    Susan says

    I love watching the earth come alive again after a long a brown winter. It is magical!

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    Peri Pantazes says

    I love the return of the birds and their lovely songs. In addition to that the emerging flowers, crocuses, daffodils and tulips lift my spirits.

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    Cindi Nicholson says

    I absolutely ADORE SPRING! My bees come out of hiding & start the search for pollen & nectar. The joy of seeing them out & about foraging & the sound of them in the gardens is so peaceful!

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    Linda Smith says

    Hearing the birds, seeing the geese returning and the wildlife waking up
    from the long winter. Waking up in the morning to see how much the
    ice and snow lines have shrunk. Seeing the hellebores in bloom.

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    Kate says

    Hi Kevin, I think watching my garden slowly waken is my very favorite part of Spring, when every day brings something green sprouting on a branch or pushing through the soil. I also love the sight of the birds nesting and the way their happy whistling and singing seems to fill the entire day!

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    Chris Budnick says

    Love hearing the water run with the melt, love the smell of spring, love putting on rubber boots and digging little trenches in the driveway so water runs off, love watching trees and bushes change color getting ready to bud, love watching birds..already have robins even though we still have tons of snow, love the sun, love the rain, love planning the garden…….

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    Kathleen says

    I put in some small box woods 3 years ago and could use a little trimming. Thanks for the visual

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    Donna Whitley says

    I love seeing the eagles flying and fishing and welcome the return of the ospreys. The best thing is that winter has come to an end. Thank you for your blog Kevin. I always enjoy it.

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    Jackie says

    Plants are finally growing and flowers are blooming. Dead winter plants are depressing!

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    Robert Meehan says

    There’s a couple of things but probably the best is more hours of daylight. The longer days means gardening, more birding opportunities and I just feel better.

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    LYNNE EVANS says

    I love that I can open my windows and let the fresh air blow in. Really love when the cat mint comes in bloom outside my side window. Beautiful- easy plant that it is.

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    Nancy B says

    In spring, the grass turns back to green, the soil becomes squishy and smells so rich, and the sun tells me that summer is coming!

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    Cary Bradley says

    The chives pushing up is the herald for me and I adore that. Then the spinning forward gets ahead of me fast. Love too that my local farm stand opens April 1 and I can nab lettuce/mesclun starts to plunk in to make me feel productive and pretty. Tonic of quick greens like arugula and turnips and the bitters make me feel 12 again and ready for the dash. Mud is even fun for me. I come from arid Southwest and water is a delight. Now if only Meyer lemons and figs would grow here outdoors, I’d be in hog heave. Glad you’re here too! Love you, Kiddo 🙂

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    Barb G says

    Sleeping with the windows open & smelling lilacs blooming! Don’t retire! I love Sunday mornings reading your blog with a cup of coffee.

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    Sally says

    Despite my physical limitations, even I feel energized by spring. Dreams of a new garden bed, spring cleaning, and general renewal.

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    Karin Hamann says

    I love the chartreuse color of new emerging leaves, and the blush of the pink cherry tree blossoms as they start to flower…..like a watercolor painting.

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    Celeste says

    Life! Born again!
    The earth is reborn!
    Our hearts are renewed!
    A season of blessing, rising,
    and rebirth!
    Watching for daffodils, tulips, and crocuses peeking out of the frozen earth!
    The first robin!
    Thankful for the gift of the Holy Spirit in our presence!
    Thankful for 10 years of
    beautiful blogs . . .

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    Cheryl says

    I love the quality of the air and light changing, the smell of damp earth and new shoots. The sounds of the birds singing and greeting each morning as if they’d just woken up from a winter-long nap. Spring is energizing and restful at the same time, I love it!

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    Tina says

    That magical time of year when you’re both mowing and hauling firewood into the kitchen.

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    Cherylann McGuire says

    I love spring because it awakens my soul. The hyacinth and mini daffodils in my beds are popping, and the buds in the lilacs are just waiting to open! It is like awakening after a long sleep, and green is my favorite color!

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    Patty says

    I love the warmth of the sun after months of the pale winter sun and the longer days – perfect for the start of the gardening season!

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    Bessie says

    A time of new beginings , Beautiful new colors on everything,the birds singing their spring songs and gardens coming to life. What a wonderful time.

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    Joann says

    I love the grass turning green,birds chirping, flowers coming up through the ground, leaves on the trees. I love everything about spring .

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    Jennifer Clark says

    Spring peepers, green leaf buds, open windows and the hope of fresh beginnings

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    Karen says

    I love the warmth, the flowers and flowering trees – especially the cherry blossoms!

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    Mary says

    Oh, one of my greatest joys of spring is when the snow starts melting and my pussy willow bush starts to show off its buds! Then I know spring has officially arrived.

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    Karen Chickering says

    Green! Pale green, deep green, nature reawakening, birds returning and singing, sap flowing, being outside and free of heavy layers. Aaaah!

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    Joann says

    I love the grass turning green,birds chirping, flowers coming up through the ground, leaves on the trees. I love everything about spring . I like starting my plants to put out this summer.

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    Christine Thiessen says

    I love the sound of birds singing and spring “peepers” at the pond, as well as the renewal of life!

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    Christina Barnard says

    I love the freshness of it all. The awakenings that happen. Spring is newness and a fresh beginning.

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    Katy Lamb says

    I love how the vegetation turns green, the birds sing loudly, and the earth turns warm as if to say, “I’m ready to be planted with flowers and vegetables again.”

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    Joey says

    The best part of spring for me is getting into the garden while the soil is still damp and loose so the weeds pull up easy and then turning over the soil and getting my hands dirty and plot what seeds/seedlings to plant first. Probably okra and tomatoes.

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    Dianne says

    I love the reminders of the newness that comes every Spring, new nests and blossoms. Also love the promise of renewal with the return of perennials and budding of deciduous trees. Spring is truly a wonderful season of transformation.

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    Deb Boone says

    I love the flowers blooming and my tomato’s growing….
    Here in Florida it gets too hot in summer so now all is pretty spectacular!
    Spring has sprung!

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    J MCCULLOUGH says

    Another snowstorm adding to the existing 4ft snowbanks, makes spring seem almost like a dream at my place.The owls and wild turkeys are hanging out by my bird feeders as they are starving. All of my spring bulbs & perennials are buried deep beneath snow. More snow to come. Perhaps Mother Nature would spare us the last hurrah with Old man winter and get on with it! So looking forward to seeing my gardens again.

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    Pat Johnston says

    The sound of the bluebirds twittering and the sight of the tips of plants peeking up above ground.

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    Gladys Rellinger says

    Sorting my seeds and planning where to drop them on the ground and sprinkle sand over them. Oh! mark with a popsicle stick.

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    Kathy says

    The dog poop and other trash entering from the melting snow! J/k! The longer sunlight hours.

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    Kristin says

    I love my old friends showing up in my garden. Just yesterday my anemone foliage finally popped up. We are a couple of weeks behind here, and I was worried that I’d lost them. I brought them with me from our house in PA, so they are extra special to me.

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    Patrice Olinger says

    The best thing about spring is the hopefulness I feel when I see the magnificent bright green that emerges in the landscape after months of dinginess!

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    Yvonne Arnold says

    The beauty of light is my favorite part is spring! Birdsongs awaken us in the morning, late afternoon shadows begin to appear, returning flocks of geese are heard through the night illuminated by moonlight. We are all re-energized by light.

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    Cynthia says

    I love the social events that seem to begin with the spring season. It’s a great time for informal garden parties and your recipes are perfect contributions to the communal food tables Thank you

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    Leslie O'Flaherty says

    Smelling dirt
    And hearing shoots struggling through
    Seeing wind in the trees
    Tasting hints of warmth

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    Heather says

    Definately the blooms! Those spring lilacs get me every year, they’re so pretty with a delicious scent! Also Korean spice bush blooms. Oh my!

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    Angela says

    Hi Kevin!
    Happy 10th Anniversary!
    I enjoy hearing the birds letting us know its spring!
    But mostly watching our dog enjoy the yard again:)
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Happy Spring to all!

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    Paula says

    Everything warmer, bright sunshine, buds bursting through the ground and on the trees, birds Chirping and building nests

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    Karen says

    Well, I sure don’t like the emerging weeds but I do love the flowers, baby bunnies, dog walking minus the heavy jacket, and of course all the fresh local fruits and veggies (which takes me into summer)!
    I did laugh about your retiring to FL. Ha! You would dry up and blow away if you didn’t do all that gardening and cooking/baking so carry on!!!

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    Tina says

    Warm, soft breezes and the anticipation of seeing what each new day will bring to my garden.

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    Lori Schmidt says

    Spring means that it is nearly time to plant my veggie garden!!! Can’t wait.

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    Brenda Lewis says

    Spring brings the warm sunshine budding forth from behind winter clouds bursting onto the earth to bring forth her bounty of renewed life!

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    Merry Mindy says

    I love the way things begin to come alive in the spring, from chirping peeper frogs to crocuses and daffodils breaking through the ground. It all provides comfort that winter will soon be behind us.

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    Yuki Tsumori says

    Why?
    It is time for gardeners to start working on their yards.
    Most exciting time just has started.

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    Carolyn says

    My favorite things about spring are: robins are back, the boys at the bird feeders are getting their courting colors,spinach, arugula and agretti, seeds are planted and on warming mats making them think it’s warm when really it’s still 30. No signs of daffodils yet, sadly, nor trees in leaf. Happy Spring, Kevin!

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    Mary V says

    I love the walk in my little backyard looking for bulbs to poke their leaves up. Wondering what has survived and asking I wonder what you will be? I tend to forget what grows where.

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    Patty Williamson says

    Patches of blue speedwell, purple violets, yellow daffodils and greening grass!

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    Jeanelle H Davis says

    I love the awakening of nature in spring–brisk sunny days, spring breezes, pale green buds on the trees, lovely daffodils, and the dawn chorus of the songbirds. Plus, when spring arrives, summer in all its glory cannot be far behind.

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    Damon Ransom says

    After dreary winters full of snow, and early spring with various shades of brown, I love all the colors and sounds of spring. The green grass, our flower gardens coming to life, and the birds singing all awaken the soul. And our annual Florida vacation comes in the spring as well!

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    Jen Roddie says

    The return of our purple martins herald the first moments of my joy…quickly followed by the first buds of our Lady Banks rose and Carolina Jessamine. Out here in West Texas this predates the most important of all, our gorgeous wildflowers!

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    Frank Turner says

    Collecting Maple sap in the spring, out in the woods, totally quiet except for the ping of Maple sap hitting the bottoms of the metal buckets you just emptied, the more you emtpy the louder the orchester gets. Some days a sugar snow comes, large wet flakes of snow whisping though the trees. “it don’t get no better than this”

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    Terry Casperson says

    Agree with all previous comments—GREEN, GREEN, GREEN!!! Opening the doors, walking in my neighborhood, longer days, thinking about barbecuing…

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    Pamela says

    I grew up in Arizona but moved to the Midwest to go to graduate school. We never had tulips and squirrels and bunnies in the desert in the spring! So I love seeing the new flowers and hearing the birds early in the morning. I just got new hearing aids at Costco so now I can hear them even better! I am turning 66 in September!

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    Arthur says

    I can finally get my vegetable garden ready for planting. Can’t wait for pickin and eating grown your own. Tasty and better for you.

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    Michelle says

    In Spring, I love feeling the warm sun on my face and the cool earth in my hands as I tend my garden. There’s nothing so therapeutic.

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    Stacie says

    Spring signifies it is time to plant my tomatoes in the garden! I’m ready for garden fresh salsa!

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    Angie P says

    I love seeing everything outside burst into color and come alive. I love visiting parks and gardens to see the flowers blooming, especially the tulips.

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    Dorian says

    Along with the hope of warmer weather and blooming flowers, I love to hear “play ball!”

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    Heidi Haas says

    I love seeing little shoots of your plants starting to push up through the dirt. It makes me feel so happy!

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    Thelma J Forshey says

    I can’t wait to see the first green buds and new blooms of the season.

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    Anne Hilofsky says

    I love hearing the birds chirp outside my bedroom window announcing another season of birthing anew and the promise it brings.

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    Pat Frik says

    I love the way the light changes, longer days, birds singing, surprise sightings of the first ephemerals, the way the air smells…spring comes with renewed hope for all.

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    Stephanie says

    The gentle way I suddenly see a green cast to the tree branches before the leaves start to come out and the way my garden slowly wakes up….

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    Vonceil Anderson says

    Watching for the plants in my garden to come back to life. My first circuses bloomed this week!

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    Claudia says

    Every spring i start a project outside. Past projects include putting in a small orchard, a boxwood hedge, pergola kit, small greenhouse kit, and this year I am clearing a spot for a fountain. I love to read this blog for inspiration!

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    Debbie says

    Helloooooooo Kevin & a Happy Spring to you my Guru.
    My Kitchen-aid broke. I can not replace it at this I’m alr3ady time. Would love to win this lovely green monster ☺
    I already am a aubscriber to your YouTube and I recieve your e-mail and have your groovy cookbook too. I can’t tell you how many time i have refereed to one or the other of your wonderful recipes. Thank you.

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    Alyce Poalillo says

    I love the feeling of light, new life and rebirth I see around me on the farm. Baby animals and young green plants raise my spirit after a long dark winter.

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    DeeDee says

    Watching the spring flowers emerging is probably my favorite part of spring. I get so excited to see the new buds popping out!!

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    Mary says

    Best part of spring? My biking group gets going again when the ice has melted & the temps are reasonable.

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    Roxann Jensen says

    COLOR! The winter here is always so bleak…gray, white, dirty brown… The thing I long most for in the spring is color! I have early blooming crocus, miniature iris, regular crocus, and primrose that have already come into bloom. And the forsythia has just come in to bloom. LOVE IT!

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    Jeanne Wing says

    I love the smell. I know that sounds strange but I live in Maine and we have a long winter. When I’m walking in the woods and the ground is beginning to thaw, the smell is wonderful!!

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    Anne Paulson says

    Spring equals new life, a new beginning, both for the natural world and the humans who live in it, a reawakening of excitement, hope, and anticipation!

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    Lois Herrick says

    The best thing about spring for me is the first days of real warmth when we can have our afternoon tea and muffins outside, soaking up the sun and watching the iris and lilies bravely peaking through along the side of the house. A little later there will be another favorite….looking at the iris blooming, hanging pots of petunia, planting seeds……..

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    Susy says

    What is not to love, the snow is gone, the days are warmer, the birds are singing, and we are able to enjoy a nice Rose on the patio with our neighbors! Happy Anniversary!

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    Leslie says

    I love the budding of the trees and then daily watching them unfold to their various beauty.

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    Robin Van Auken says

    I live near a state forest so I love to watch the new parents bring their babes out of the woods to visit the river, including fawns, black bear cubs, Fox kits, rabbits, turkeys, and even squirrels. I know it is spring when the hummingbirds return.

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    Sue says

    When the rhubarb pops up & I can make that first rhubarb pie & rhubarb jam! I make lots of jam that gets passed out during the year as a small gift & also at Christmas. Happy blog anniversary to you Kevin!

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    Pamela McRae says

    I tell my therapist that if she wants to know my mood, all she has to do is look out the window. Spring lifts my spirits like nothing else. The fact that it is short-lived only makes it more precious. As Robert Frost put it: “Nature’s first green is gold/ Her hardest hue to hold.” But I think T.S. Eliot perhaps captured it best: “April is the cruellest month/Mixing memory and desire.” Spring is now, when past and future mingle in renewed hope.

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    Arvella says

    Right now all I can think of is losing all our snow to warmer temps, but really I love so much more, budding trees, green grass, flowers blooming. Can’t wait for all that.
    Would love the beautiful spring green KA mixer.

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    Terri says

    The best part of Spring is seeing the flowers popping up through the ground and the buds on the trees. It is the awaking of a new season.

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    Elizabeth says

    My favorite part of spring is the first bike ride of the season. As soon as I hop on my bike and start to pedal through the crisp fresh air I know another winter is behind me.

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    Lou says

    Love those fresh smells in the air from the budding trees, grasses, and our wet garden soil.

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    marcy stollon says

    That I get to work in my garden and watch the spring flowers start to bloom.

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    Cindy Marino says

    I live the forsythia tulips and daffodils, the smell of fresh cut lawn, all the exercise after be in all winter!!

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    Christine says

    I love to get out and work in my gardens, and wait for the little hummingbirds to arrive!

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    Brittney aranda says

    I love watching the earth wake up, turning from brown to green! The days becoming warmer with the promise of summer! The promise of a bountiful garden!
    Congrats on 10 years of blogging. I have learned so much from you over the years!

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    Arlene says

    Spring means renewal and the start of beautiful things to come! Favorite time
    Of the year for me.

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    Sara says

    I went to sleep last night with windows open and listened to the thunderstorm. I woke up to birds chirping (and probably feasting!). I love new life, new beginnings, and my birthday!

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    Vickie Halteman says

    FLOWERS!!! And I love to see all the new buds and plants emerging. Spring also reminds me of the new world to come promised in the Bible.

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    Shelly Carn says

    Spring=all things new and the arrival of the foals, ending months, sometimes years, of anticipation and planning:-)

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    Kate Loving says

    The tiny shoots of my flowers coming up from the soil- SO full of vibrancy, the changing sunlight that heralds the joy of my garden, and the clear brilliantly fresh air!

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    Mary says

    Starting my seeds inside, can’t wait to get my hands in the dirt, Not having to wear a coat !!!!!

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    Patty M says

    Ah Spring! My favorite season! The promise of new beginnings. The greening of my backyard. The “shower” of cherry tree petals. Mr (or Mrs) groundhog peeking out from underneath my shed. Dreaming of what new vegetable or flower to grow this year. I am ready!!

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    Deborah Tobias says

    Outdoor activities. Walking, flea markets, picnics, or just sitting on my front porch swing with a fresh brewed glass of iced tea (or dirty martini) with my dog…and BBQ’s, of course. Bird watching, star gazing, and listening to and watching Mother Nature’s seasonal unfoldings day by day.

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    Julie says

    I love seeing the first crocus and being able to get outside to work in the garden.

    CONGRATULATIONS on your anniversary.

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    Brian T says

    The rebirth of so much of the earths beauty is why I love spring. All the blooming flowers and warmer temperatures brings so much happiness to life.

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    Rosemary Simpson says

    I love the sounds of the birds, the return of green grass, tree leaves and flowers and seeing and freling more of a warmer sun. And, I especially love how people ar brighter, friendlier and more cheerful.

    Happy Spring !

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    Kim Russell says

    The excitement of the garden again and long walks and all the birds coming back. Yes!!

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    Gabriella says

    I love the flowers and the growth and the feeling of rebirth, but my favorite might be the sounds of the spring peeper frogs singing at night. Magical.

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    Kristin Breinholt says

    I love all of the new life! Everything coming back from the brink. It’s such a beautiful time of year!

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    Gabriella V. says

    I love the flowers and the growth and the feeling of rebirth, but my favorite might be the sounds of the spring peeper frogs singing at night. Magical.

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    Brian from Cleveland says

    I know this might sound a bit tacky but I love to fill my front porch urns with hundreds of fake forsythia branches in all their yellow glory. After a gray and dismal winter, the yellow pops and the branches look real enough and last for many seasons stored in the garage. I also but forsythia wreaths on all the doors to match the urns. It looks fantastic and definitely says Spring has arrived!

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    JoAnne Walker says

    My favorite 2 things about Spring:
    1. Lilacs
    2. Being able to sit on the back porch for breakfast and watching the birds at the feeders.

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    Beth folkomer says

    I love that spring is not winter and not summer. I also like the energy that seems to come along with the warm spring breezes.

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    Heather Coleman says

    The daffodils!! I love watching all the different varieties pop color in my yard! There simply will never be enough daffodils.

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    Jane Elston Rivers says

    Feeling the warm sun on my face as I walk my puppies, particularly after the tecent olar vortex.

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    Sue says

    I be the outdoors, and am limited in my time there in winter. Looking forward to lazy days on the deck, taking hikes, gardening, swimming in a lake, and camping!

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    shirley welch says

    Return of the birds and listening to them sing, truly a choir for the soul. Budding trees and the absolute beauty they bring every year ~ flowers, flowers and more flowers.

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    Margie says

    Spring means not having to wear heavy winter clothing, and getting outdoors to smell the soil as we prepare the garden for planting. I love the spring blossoms and the tulips. Everything!

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    Sheri says

    New Life. Getting to see the crocus and daffodils just blooming. The Lambs my neighbor has and the calves darting the hillside.

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    Pam Helsley says

    The beginning of flower and vegetable gardening, the warmth and the beginning of the fishing seasin.

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    Ngoc Nguyen says

    My favorite thing about spring is having the windows open and getting rid of that dry winter air!

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    Kathleen Zanotti says

    The cycle has started one more time and after this winter, I am so ready for it!

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    Sandy says

    I love the newness of everything in the Spring! The air is fresh, the colors are beautiful, and the emerging trees, flowers and even the grass make me smile!

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    Carolyn Reder says

    Anticipation of, the greening of our surroundings. Anticipation of balmy mornings and evenings.
    Warm breezes instead of chilly wind.

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    Sandy Douglass Abalos says

    I love watching everything “spring” into life: the trees, flowers, baby birds & butterflies!

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    Nancy Rusinak says

    I love seeing the first snow drops gracing my flower beds. Congratulations, Kevin! Living the dream?

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    Donna Korkus says

    Enjoy your website. Look forward to your recipes, and decorating.
    Happy Spring from the ADK

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    LynnMarie Mayfield Schwann says

    Absolutely love the smell of spring- the earth – the spring flowers and the singing birds! Gets me excited to start playing in the dirt!

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    Kate Monte says

    Spring means renewal to me. It means Easter, linger days, and crocus flowers. It means summer will be here soon- yay! It means shedding ourselves of our winter gloom, coats, (and weight??!?). It means dog walks get actually enjoyable. It means pot holes! But it also means asparagus. Who can’t be down with that?

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    Joann Goodwin says

    I love the smells and sounds of spring…turning the soil in the garden, listening to the first birds singing in the trees. Best of all,to step out on the deck in the middle of the night and it is warm out!

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    Kathy from Cold Climate Gardening says

    What do I NOT love about spring? Seriously! No longer needing to wear long underwear in the house or have a second blanket on the bed. Snowdrops, winter aconites, reticulated irises, crocuses, squills, glory-of-the-snow, striped squills, daffodils, February daphne, forsythia . . . That shimmery green veil on the hill that is the tree leaves just breaking bud. The fragrance of soil thawing and everything coming alive. Sunshine! Which seems to be completely absent from an upstate NY winter. Birds singing. Peepers peeping. I’ll quit before I get going on woodland spring ephemerals.

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    Sherri Gallant says

    Ah Spring! The smell of its sweet, cool air, longer days, and the comfort of warm sun on my face … but MOSTEST of all … very soon I’ll be getting my mitts into the soil to do some planting!

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    Maggie Oliver says

    I love seeing the progressive growth and blooming of everything coming back from winter! I try to take a long walk around my neighborhood every day, which makes it easy to appreciate the early blossoms of cherry trees and tulip magnolias, overlapping with the slightly later blooms of daffodils, then azalea bushes, and eventually irises start blooming, etc. Makes everything feel fresh and new!

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    Lisa Trowbridge says

    Everything❤️planting our garden. Flowers blooming. Sitting out and watching my bird feeders in the mornings. Favorite time year. Loved finding your Website a couple years ago it has inspired us to do more. Congratulations!

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    Lynn Barna says

    After dealing with less than ideal weather here in Upper Michigan for 6+ months,its great to see the world return to life!

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    Ruth melvin says

    When spring arrives and I don’t have to worry about how many layers to wear outside to keep warm or whether it’s icy underfoot and I better watch my step, but instead can walk out the door and down the street, there is always an exhilierating feeling of freedom. I love that.

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    Irene Wilkinson says

    Mother nature is waking up after a long winter’s sleep. All the plants, trees, birds and animals seem to be producing the next generation for our enjoyment.

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    David says

    Spring is a time of renewal and great anticipation. Leave the cold and snow behind and look forward to the warm weather! It seems silly but I get excited to plan the purchase of flowers and new plantings around the yard.

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    Linda says

    So very tired of snow and winter in general. Spring is the awakening with daffodils and tulips emerging. Even the birds sing much louder!

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    Vickie says

    Howdy….no more snow, just happy days with the promise of summer….who could want more?? HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Kevin!!!!…

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    Arlene Williams says

    Mother Nature wakes up from a long winters nap. I love the pansies, lilly’s And daffodils greeting me. Welcome beloved Spring.

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    bambi_beth says

    I love the snowdrops breaking free, and peeping in my winter sowing to see what’s sprouting!

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    Ellen Purtill-Legare says

    I love walking around finding the surprise of flowering bulbs popping through the snow that is left. I love the green leaves returning to the trees. The birds singing. Sunshine!

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    LilyGrace says

    The fragrance – the stunning colors that will suddenly and without prompting appear — the idea of the world reoccurring – over and over.

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    Roe says

    I love the warmer weather and the beautiful blooms on flowers and trees. Spring also means time to work out in the yard. Love your blog, Kevin!

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    Linda King Pruitt says

    Does anything say spring better than the sweet smell of freesias? Every spring I’m surprised by all the bulbs, forgotten through the winter, bursting into bloom!

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    Deonna Rae Bishopp says

    Spring in the North is exciting because you start to see the plants coming back to life, the trees waking up, birds flocking back and that feel Spring Cleaning brings! Windows open again, cookouts, green replacing the brown and a fresh start!

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    Pam says

    HaPpY AnNiVeRsArY !!!
    Time does fly when you’re having fun! Springtime here in east Texas means new calves, hay meadows greening and growing to be cut and rolled into round bales, Canada geese setting nests near our lake, bluebirds building their nests in the bird boxes and thunderstorms! Thank you for all your lovely recipes and “how to dos” over the years!!

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    Edna Vaines says

    Oh the blossoms of spring – the perfume the colours the way the streets light up when cloaked in pink! I love watching each little grape hyacinth, crocus and ranunculi emerge from the ground.
    Happy Spring!

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    Loretta says

    I love many things about spring. But you asked what do I love best. I love best seeing my spring blooming plants come up through the winter mulch. I love the renewal that is spring. That’s the best thing about spring to me.

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    Kerry O’Connell says

    I love the seedlings for the garden and putting them out in the cold frame for the first time. Love!

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    Renee Coursey says

    What do I love about Spring? Let me count the things: Green, pink, yellow, orange, blue, purple.
    The flowers popping their heads out to see if it is safe to venture into the sunlight. The Sun
    has a different look in spring. The birds are happy and chirping. The spring rain that dances
    on the earth. The buds on the lilac bush. Daffodils, tulips, crocus. So many things.

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    Ann Lyons says

    I love seeing everything wake up as the ground starts to warm giving a feeling of hope for life once again!

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    Susan says

    Spring……even the name makes you want to jump. The garden becomes a fresh canvas ready to be dressed in your favorite colors and sprayed with your favorite scents. The waiting game for that first bite of garden grown tomatoes. The anticipation of the transformation. Ahhh……

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    TriciaLee says

    Life springs forward again! The sun is warm and happy and Mother Earth is busy decorating the landscape.

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    Cindy says

    Besides the 20th being my son’s birthday, I love all the spring flowers peeking out of the ground.

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    Elaine C Clark says

    I love getting out in the garden, opening the pond up again, seeing the butterflies arriving, flowers opening up and the baby birds…

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    Eileen Hatch says

    I love when the sounds of nature return, especially spring peepers and the birds. Thanks for 10 years of ideas and inspiration.

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    Julie says

    Daffodils! Now that I live in Florida, every day is like spring! Green grass, flowers, birds chirping.
    Thank you, and Happy 10th Anniversary.

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    Carol says

    I now live in Sweden. Loooong winters, short spring, and short summer. But those loooong midsummer nights!! Spring explodes when it finally arrives – the entire country is wearing flowers in its hair.

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    Mary O'Shea says

    I love the light! And the birds..and the sound of running water down the mountainside… (but NOT the bugs!)

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    Cynthia Hill says

    [email protected]

    My all time Spring favorites, a large warm rock on which to picnic, the smell of warming soil, strawberries and a new lover!

    Cynthia Hill – i don’t own a mixer and green is spring!

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    Geraldine MacLellan says

    My favorite parts of spring are more daylight hours and seeing all the fruits of my labor popping up from the ground after a long winters reat.

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    Valerie says

    The snow is melting, green shoots are emerging and all the birds are back. Love spring.

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    sheila says

    I love spring bulbs and the ephemerals growing in the woods in my neighborhood. And the extra sunlight.

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    Linda says

    Green emerging as the dominate color signifying new beginnings followed by other colors.

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    Sally says

    Finally days spent in the garden working. All my favorite plants emerging and saying hello.

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    Brenda says

    I love coming home from teaching school and being able to sit on my porch until the sun goes down.

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    Marie S. Harubin says

    The smell of the earth waking up again and the beginning of a new planting season (yesterday I was outside trimming back my grape vines – SE Michigan). The opportunity to dig in the earth again and give thanks. The chance to open all the windows and let fresh air and birds’ singing into the house.

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    PK says

    I still have two feet of snow trying to fade away, but… the crocus are starting to pop up next to the house. Those purple and yellow spots of flower always bring a smile to my face and I know that Spring is going to be here soon!

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    Linda says

    All things asparagus, spring fruits and vegetables, my garden, not having to turn on the lights at 4 p.m., the birds waking me up in the morning and seeing the small children come out of hibernation to come out to play. Everything!

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    Liz says

    I love the spring flowers, their bright colors, and their fresh smells. I enjoy seeing my chives growing! I love hearing the songs of Spring Peepers!
    Congratulations Kevin! I have really enjoyed your recipes.

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    Sandi Leonard says

    Sitting on my deck overlooking my pond. Watching the waterfall and feeding my fish while drinking my coffee.

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    Sarah S. says

    Come mid-March, I start patrolling my gardens to see what might be popping up out of the frozen ground. Spring is my favorite season! Every day brings something new. I can’t wait for daffodils, violets, and columbines to bloom.

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    Sue guinn says

    I love the smell of spring! The fresh smell is so invigorating, I begin washing windows and curtains to let in all the sunshine.

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    Lynette Walters says

    I love waking up to the birds singing and being able to get out and work in the garden.

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    Giuditta Reppi says

    Kevin, the spring birdsongs absolutely fill me with joy — it’s my favorite part of spring!

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    Kirstie says

    Happy Blogiversary!
    I do love seeing the honeybees emerge from their hives as that means the flowers are not far behind!

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    John says

    I love not having to bundle up with hat, scarf, gloves. I also love when the streets and sidewalks are clear of ice, and I don’t have to worry about falling and breaking something.

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    Doreen says

    Spring awakens the world around us and helps me be mindful of all the natural beauty we have here in the Hudson Valley!

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    Pat Miller says

    I love to wake up in the morning and hearing the Robin’s singing their beautiful song!! I love to see all the flowers popping out of the grown. The trees starting to bud out the Lilac when they start to bloom!! They smell heavenly!! Getting rid of all the nasty snow and the lawn coming to life!! Spring is a beautiful time of the year!!

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    Julie S says

    I love the warm of spring sunshine and the tips of the tulips breaking through the ground.

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    Ellen Kaiser says

    Absolutely love being able to open windows everywhere in the house – and opening the car windows, too!

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    Laura says

    The gogeous raspberry shhots of my 100 year old peonies which were a gift from a friend. My garden is their fourth home. A miracle to behold.

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    Janet says

    My favorite in Springtime is when I can smell the sap flowing in the trees. I know new life is beginning and soon blossoms and leaves will appear out of the drab blacks and browns of the earth.

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    Mary Ann Leonard says

    Spring is Nature’s way of giving us yet another chance to start anew. I love the damp smell of the earth, the direction of the sun, the new growth pushing up through the soil.

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    Judy says

    I love everything about spring. The new green growths, new baby birds happily tweeting, the soft sounds of the ocean when the tide comes in. Spring showers producing more lovely flowers, and ohh the Wild California Poppies, our hills are just covered this spring.

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    Eileen says

    I know we entered spring when the birds are back! They wake up everything with their beautiful songs…. you can just hear the snow melt!
    Happy anniversary to you!!

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    Bet says

    The colors of spring and the smell of spring rain. Some how, after a rainy winter in the Pacific Northwest, the spring rain smells different- a welcomed freshness.

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    Lisa says

    Why, the opening of my winter sowm milk jugs, of course! Spring is formally gadening season!

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    Diane says

    I love eating breakfast outside on the deck and watching the birds at the bird baths. We see different kinds of birds pass through North Texas on the way north.
    I watch every day for more leaves on the dwarf maple trees. It takes a long while for them to open after they finally appear but it’s happening now.
    My daffodils are still blooming and now I have red azaleas.
    Spring– it’s all good!
    Happy Anniversary Kevin.

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    Michael Goins says

    It means, to us, that more people will visit our retirement bed & breakfast (a small venture) where they can get away from the stress of everyday life, enjoy our beautiful views, and experience our artisan breakfasts.

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    sherry says

    Spring is a sign of Faith! I plant my babies in Fall, say prayers that my family stays healthy, and I suffer the dark ess of winter, waiting for the light of spring.

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    Tana says

    I love the birds coming back and hearing their songs and the early spring flowers peeking thru the snow giving us color and cheer!

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    Rose says

    I love the return of all the Perrenials. All the colors! I also love seeing the hummingbirds and butterflies flitting around madly from bloom to bloom.

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    Ekaine Wilmes-Pandolfo says

    I love feeling the sun get stronger every day and when the light veil of greenness starts down and moves upwards through the woods.

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    roseann siegel says

    I love watching the trees turn green and love the return of the robins. Love watching the bulbs popping up and turning into beautiful tulips and daffodils.

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    Rose says

    I love the return of all the Perrenials. All the colors. I also love seeing the birds and butterflies flitting madly from bloom to bloom.

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    Katie says

    I love all of my garden time when it comes to the season of spring. I love the prepping, the new seed catalogs.I love fingers in the dirt , sunshine and fresh air. I love watching the new growth; the sense of renewal and hope.

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    Georgetta Garcia says

    The beautiful colors of the first blooming trees and the sound of the birds that have come back.

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    Jane Law says

    All the wonderful flowers and plants emerging from the earth! Such a wonderful display inGeorgia.

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    Laurie S. says

    Oh,I absolutely love love love the newness of all things spring. Watching everything “come alive”, it is my favorite season!
    Congratulations on 10 years! Keep it coming.

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    Joan Dreyer says

    Oh lovely spring
    bring us robins, wrens and sparrows
    To sing in our new season.
    Bring us cleansing rains
    To wash drab winter snow and
    Fill our lakes and streams afresh.
    Bring hatchlings of little fishes,
    Baby turtles, loons, and waterfowl
    To fill our lives with nature’s grace.

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    Louise A Brouillette says

    Spring means gardening, and since I discovered your blog years ago, I’ve learned so much!

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    Laura says

    I love the birdsong…catches me by surprise every single year. The day I hear a particular bird’s trilling (and I can’t figure out what kind of bird it is!), I know spring is coming. That bird returns before the daffodils start poking through, and truly is the harbinger of spring, for me.

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    Patricia Small says

    I love being able to go outside and enjoy the warmth, flowering trees and bulbs.

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    Mary S. says

    I love the watching the buds on the flowers start to bloom and the hummingbirds and bees.

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    Lisa says

    My cherry tree’s buds begin to swell, crocus and daffodils begin their appearance and Easter preparation for church and family festivities begin!

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    Debby West says

    Buzzy bee’s, twittering birds, blueberry bell-shaped blossoms, cotton candy colored azalea blooms, the warm scent of soil, & watching our dauschund happily running circles in the garden. These are a few of my favorite spring things!

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    Betty S says

    The freshness of the color green bursting out everywhere and rainbows after the spring storms!

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    Nancy says

    That Spring smell as you step outside to see all those little shoots breaking through the dirt!

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    Tracy F says

    I love spring but not in Florida. The pollen has been in full bloom here since January and that’s about when spring starts. My garden has lots of fruits and vegetables that I will be harvesting soon. But I truely love all the butterflies that have arrived in my butterfly garden.

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    Maria Gaboury says

    O.K. I admit it with pride. I can hardly wait to hang out wash. Sheets, bedspreads you name it. And as I do my eyes carry me to my flower beds and fruit trees….hello flowering buds…do your magic on me.

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    Charloattention De Boer says

    What I love most about spring is the renewal of life; the budding of trees, the blooming flowers, the singing of birds, the freshness of the air after the melting snow and the knowledge that soon I will have dirt under my fingernails.

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    DeAnn says

    I love everything about Spring. Sunshine, greens, blossoms, the smell after a fresh rain, but most of all gardening and canning season has arrived.

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    Ming Wong says

    It is the beginning of the growing season. Looking forward to flowers and vegetable s in the garden.

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    AllisonK says

    I can’t wait to be rid of all this snow and have spring flowers blooming…I’m very anxious to start digging in my garden!

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    Carolyn says

    Living on a dirt road in central Vermont, I look forward to seeing the snow melt and the road dry up! (We had 10 more inches in the last 2 days…) In the meantime, it is license to anticipate the garden.

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    Jerre says

    I anticipate gardening and all of the wonderful veggies for meals. Congrats on your 10 year anniversary, Kevin. I look forward to your blogs every Sunday.

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    Carol says

    Don’t think of quitting and retiring.. Spring is arriving here in N.E. Kansas and everything is turning green again.. A beautiful time of year..

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    DEATRA H. EDMONDSON says

    Going from a gray winter into a colorful spring. Flowers and trees blooming, grass greening, birds singing. Everything feels new again!

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    Joan S says

    What I love most about Spring – let me count some of the ways:
    The promise of rebirth fulfilled,
    Easter blessings and joys,
    Making it to and through another birthday
    Affordable asparagus and other early year to market produce,
    The anticipation of summer and a garden grown tomato,
    Turning off the furnace!
    Another chance at winning a great stand mixer.

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    Penny says

    I love the re-birth! The green and sometimes pink cast on the trees before they bud and bloom, the changing color of the grass, and the early spring bulb leaves popping thru the ground.

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    Kathy O'Connor says

    I love the expectations Spring brings, to see the flowers and vegetables pop up, never knowing the joy they bring to me. Such a feeling of contentment.

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    Tresia says

    I love the beginning of spring because everything on the farm starts to turn green. The hills are beautiful.

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    Chris says

    I thing that SPRING, more than any other season, is a season of hope. No matter how bleak, how boring, how unfulfilling life may be, spring , with its warming temps, budding trees, blooming daffodils, greening grass, and birds song returning, holds out the promise for a better life.

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    Cheryll says

    I love this time of year because every day I walk around my gardens seeing tiny green growths peaking up at me. It is so much fun to brush leaves aside and see the signs of Sping. I just come alive with joy knowing we are turning the corner here in the Midwest. Plus warm sun!

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    Marlene Tillery says

    The smells of spring and the reawakening of all that has been dormant over the winter. Can’t wait to smell fresh cut green grass!

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    Honor says

    It’s hard to pinpoint what I most love about the return of spring. I love seeing all of the spring flowering bulbs emerge. I love the return of the robins-on St. Patrick’s Day this year! I love the longer days, sunshine and warmer (but not hot) weather. I love the “spring” in the steps of my two older dogs-and they love lying outside in the sunshine, sniffing the breeze.

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    marago konieczny says

    I Love the new green grows beginning, birds arriving.
    Flowers blooming, being outside again. it is just everything.
    Happy Anniversary, Kevin for the great 10th Year!

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    Jeffrey Glover says

    Greening up is favorite thing about spring. Wife’s a Girl Scout and my favorite color is green. So, mixer would be perfect!

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    phyllis says

    Happy anniversary, Kevin!
    I like everything about Spring especially the new growth in our gardens.

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    Debi Y says

    Spring into life, put a spring in your step, get the springs ready for porch swing sitting, spring into action, flowers/colors spring up all around us, spring open the windows of the house and spring open the door to our hearts. Too cheesy? Nah…I’m springy not cheesy.

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    Esperanza says

    What do I like most about Spring?
    The beautiful Colors that fill the lands and my home! Nature waking up and coming out with new hope and excitement. I even love Spring cleaning!!
    I start my Sundays with your blog, please don’t stop!!

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    Susan says

    I adore sitting on my balcony after work and listening to the new birds migrating back to their Spring/Summer homes. And scones, I love scones with tea on my balcony. 🙂

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    Eve Robinson says

    Spring represents the awakening of our mother earth from her cold hibernation. I so enjoy watching it all come to pass. Flowers begin to bloom, trees dress themselves in lovely green leaves and birds are raising their new families.

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    Elizabeth says

    Hi Kevin,
    Happy spring & Happy blog Anniversary! I love spring as the weather gradually warms & the birds, especially robins, announce that spring has arrived. Also the the greening of the earth & watching for the first flowers to poke through the ground. Everything looks so new & fresh, a new beginning.

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    Judy Wilcox says

    The first flowers, opening the doors and windows, the first robin, watching the tree leaf buds swell with the promise of new life

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    Ellen Collins says

    I love hearing the birds chirping their Good Morning chorus each day. Along with that, the fresh blooms everywhere just make me smile.

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    Michelle Collins says

    What I love about spring: The fresh colors of spring, Hearing the birds sing and the peepers peep, the little rubbarb shoots peeking through the mulch and how happy everyone is as I go about my daily activity. Ah warmth!!
    -Michelle.

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    Joyce E Bradley says

    Even though it is still is cold and damp, the birds are singing…..they KNOW that it is Spring!!

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    Karen Hadden says

    Best part of the change from winter to the season of increased light and birdsong is lining up all the vegetable seed packets with the hope, anticipation and excitement that this year’s will be the best garden yet!

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    Susan says

    Congrats on your blogversary! Spring is extra special this year, because our resident mallard hen & our ‘not to be outdone’ wood duck hen have both started setting their eggs on the 1st day of spring! We’ll have ducklings in about a month. Yay!

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    Rebecca Childs says

    Dirty nails and muddy shoes – it means I’m doing what I love most in the world.

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    kerry says

    Anticipation! Which plants have survived the Paradise Camp Fire that destroyed our home? So far the bulbs, the peonies and roses are all coming up!

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    barbara says

    I love spotting my first robin hopping across the lawn. I usually see one around my daughters birthday, March 15. And thank you for your most generous giveaway.

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    Rosemary O'Koren says

    I love seeing the flowers come up. I can’t wait to see what has survived the winter.

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    Sandy Martinez says

    Hi Kev!
    Thank you for the mixer! It’s beautiful and has so much potential for good!

    Spring…you know that song Fever by Peggy Lee?…Well, it’s about Spring, Right?!

    Feverish Hugs & Kisses, Sandy

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    Patricia Nadreau says

    I love that nature is renewed for another year. I hope we have many more but with our environmental problems that might not happen. I appreciate and enjoy every wonderful spring day we still have.

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    Mari says

    Isn’t it wonderful that spring follows winter. It wouldn’t be appreciated nearly as much if it followed summer or fall! Winter is so drab, cold and dreary. Then comes spring with pops of color, fragrant flowers, warm days and new green in our yards and on the trees! What a delightful change!

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    Dianna Louise Chambers says

    I love the warm weather, the flowers, and every thing is fresh and beautiful!

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    Alli Farkas says

    Spring is a annual sign that maybe, just maybe, winter in the Midwest is starting to be over. Of course, there is no actual Spring. Here in the heartland we just jump right from Winter to Summer.

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    Maureen says

    I love watching the Witch Hazel bloom – that pop of color against the snow – it is my first sign that Spring is on her way!

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    Amy V says

    I love seeing all the wildflowers and watching for the first butterflies to make an appearance.

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    Debbie Collins says

    It seems like spring will never get here in the upper Midwest, but as the crocuses and tulips finally poke through the ground, you know it’s just around the corner. Then I look out and see newly born lambs and know that spring really here and all things will soon be new again…for me spring lambs are more a herald of spring than even the long-awaited return of the robins!

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    Jackie Marks says

    Daily pop-ups in the garden promising a constantly changing parade of color, texture, fragrance. Birds in joyous song announcing our season of rest is over. The celebration of renewal. Thank you for sharing your passions. Recently I was reminded to dig out my hyacinth vases. A rebirth of a lost tradition at the Sidewalk House. Happy to know you are continuing your blog!

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    Susan Price says

    Just moved to the Willamette valley in Oregon, and I love that there are daffodils everywhere!

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    Kathy says

    Spring is my favorite season. Everything is fresh and new. The smell in the air, the flowers on the trees, falling and blowing in the wind, tiny lowers peeking through the soil, the warmth of the sun on my face. Aw, the loveliness of it makes me joyfull.

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    Janet says

    Here in northern Michigan, spring means you’ve survived a long snowy winter and are rewarded by the flowering bulbs and beautiful bird songs that are so spirit-lifting! You really appreciate the metaphorical “rebirth” of the earth.

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    Andrea Schmidt says

    I love that spring means new beginnings. More wildlife comes out, flowers start to bloom, grass is greener. Everything comes alive again after a few months of sleep.

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    Druh Kolyr says

    Oh, the tingly rich smell coming from the earth when the sun hits it. The early bulbs pushing valiantly up through the softening ground. The magical hazy quality of the swelling tree buds. No turning back, now!

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    Renee L says

    I love seeing emergence. Bulbs planted last year coming up – especially something I never worked with before. What a thrill. It never ceases to amaze me.

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    Marina says

    I love spring here in North Carolina. Hundreds of hues of green, smell of wet soil, paper-whites, daffodils, hyacinths, coming of hummingbirds, cherry blossoms, waiting for my perennials to wake up and start growing, spring rain, buds on my hydrangeas, Easter egg hunts with kids, Easter feast and so much more. Love your blog.

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    Sonja Jones says

    I love the longer days of spring. The green grass. The spring showers. I’m especially loving this spring because we bought a house recently (after 4 years of renting) and I now have a garden started!!

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    Ana says

    Spring to me is a season of beginnings when the birds sing their songs, flowers bloom, trees sway, rainstorms pour, sun shines, clouds paint the sky, and love warms the heart! Thank you for blessing us with your gift of beautiful posts. I enjoy them tremendously and look forward to it every month!

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    Mary Rincavage says

    Beautiful flowers, planting seeds, cleaning the garden, mulching, planning new gardens and tending to the old…and sunshine…beautiful, warm sunshine…and oh, the birds!…saw my first robin today

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    Terry L Stites says

    Spring green mixers, and getting my front yard veg garden ready for planting.

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    Candace Geary says

    Congratulations Kevin! I’m just happy that I stumbled upon you. You have been responsible for many wonderful things in my kitchen ❤️

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    Theresa Ryan says

    Happy Anniversary and thank you for all of your past, present and future blogs!

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    Janel says

    I think Spring is a reminder of HOPE and of the fact that life is continually regenerating and expanding. I’m so happy to hear that you’re not really hanging up your hat, Kevin!

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    Candace F says

    It’s another new beginning. My roses and honeysuckles are waking from their winter naps.

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    Barbara says

    Hi Kevin,

    I believe you got the dates wrong: March 25 is Monday not Tuesday, I know that, because Monday is my Birthday.

    I cannot think spring, we still have 1 foot of snow, terrible. Enjoy spring, I will later.

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    Betty says

    I love getting my hands in the dirt, feeling the sun on my face, and the smell of fresh mown grass.

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    Mary Lou Guarnera says

    I love that orgasmic moment when the leaves burst open, after teasing us with the first hint of green that grows brighter each day.

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    Terri Akin says

    In Southern California I love the hillsides carpeted in orange poppies and purple lupine in spring, especially after rains like we had this year.

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    Susan says

    Okay, Kevin, put my name into the hat, pul-eese. I’d love that mixer.

    I am SO GLAD you are not quitting blogging. Honestly, when I first read that you were throwing in the towel, I said outloud, “OH, NOOOOOO.” Then I read that it was a joke. That you were not really quitting. Thank heavens. I look SO FORWARD to your videos and recipes and stories about your sweet old house and Mr. Fox.

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    Anne U. says

    Winter has had its due and now the warming air of March beckons with the pleasures of the new season: thaws, the first bulbs breaking ground, the peepers songs, and for me, a sense that goodwill and welcoming are arriving.

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    Bev says

    I love everything spring is… fresh clean air, birds chirping, flowers blooming, grass turning green, new life!!!

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    Dena says

    Longer daylight, more energy to get projects done, vegetable seed starting…sunnier outlook

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    Danella on the Canadian west coast says

    I love the chance to do a spring clean up outside and in and the fresh start it brings. Can’t wait to see the irises and peonies start growing!

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    Kathy says

    I love busting out of the house as I’ve been cooped up since Oct!!! Planting and e joying birds, greenery and blue warm sky!

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    carol says

    My favorite part of spring – the tender green appearing on the trees foreshadowing all of the radiant colors to come.

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    Margaret says

    I love working in my garden, sitting on the back porch soaking up the sun (after months of western Washington rain) with a crisp white wine and playing tennis outside!

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    Bobbi says

    I love the signs of new life, clean fresh air and not much humidity.
    Congrats on the blog-aversary!

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    Darlene says

    The birds and all of their singing! I also love watching the birds at my feeders that are stopping along the way as they head even further North.

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    Julie K says

    After being cooped up for the winter, it’s wonderful to look out and see bulbs coming up where you forgot planting them in the fall!
    It’s also wonderful to prepare the birdhouses and then observe a happy feather friend taking up residence . Longer sunny days, observing which plants are coming to life..so many things I cannot pick one…it’s like choosing one child over another!

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    Cecile Sheppard says

    Hi Kevin!
    I have an April birthday. That’s why I love the spring of the year!!!
    Happy Anniversary to you!

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    Craig says

    “What do you love most about the season of spring?”
    >>>> Ramps, field garlic, and the new growth of asparagus and rhubarb!

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    Nancy says

    Since moving to Texas from the northeast (not very far from where you are), the signs of spring are less dramatic. But, the one sign of spring both places share is the beautiful shade of light green on all the new growth. I love seeing that every year!

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    Lucinda S Reams says

    What I love most about the season of spring is life’s renewal. Everything is busting out green! I also love the fact that I can hear the birds signing. TWEET TWEET… and not on twitter. LOL

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    Linda Becker says

    I live in the desert so Spring is a most amazing time of year. While the color of the desert typically ranges from dusty greens to browns and tans, when Spring arrives, the flowers that bloom on the cactus are some of the most spectacular colors you will ever see: vibrant yellow, fuchsia, purple, pink, orange. It’s amazing to drive through the desert in the Spring and see the transformation from what seems to be dead/dying foliage, to Nature’s beautiful garden that never disappoints. I encourage you to visit the desert in mid-March; it’s so beautiful!!!

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    Kate says

    I love seeing the hint of green below the brown lawn, the geese flying north, the kestrels and bluebirds returning to the nesting boxes scattered around the property, the garlic pushing through its blanket of straw, and the first asparagus heads protruding from the soil. For starters.
    Here’s hoping for another 10 years. Thank you for everything!

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    LAVON EBLEN says

    Seeing the first new green/yellow spikes of daffodils pushing up through the soil.

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    Jennifer Voss says

    I love watching my garden come back to life. And not having to always wear socks or slippers around the house.

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    Linda says

    Love the birds chirping and all the signs of new life. Thanks for your blog and happy anniversary!

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    Judy Bennett says

    With the newness and fresh re-start of everything green that comes in Spring, it reminds me that we can apply that to our life as well; newness and re-start opportunities.

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    Jan Jacklin says

    I love gardening and the crisp fresh air … oh, yes and sitting on the porch enjoying the spring flowers…

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    Marymargaret says

    Opening windows, putting coats away, sitting outside more. Fishing, camping and cooking on an open fire.

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    Stephanie says

    Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! I have learned so much about gardening (that I wouldn’t have been able to learn elsewhere) and cooking/baking from you. THANK YOU! I love spring because I love being able to spend more time outside and I love hearing the songbirds return from migration.

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    Ann Knott says

    I love getting seeds started in spring. I love the sound of spring peepers, and the greening of everything.

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    Stephanie Rogers says

    I love the return of a brighter warmer sun and how the light outside changes. That’s my favorite part!

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    Elaine Michaels says

    Spring is my very favorite time of the year. It feels like a re-birth to me – tree buds coming out, plants popping up, baby animals being born, warmth in the air. Did you ever witness the birth of a newborn calf? Wonderful in every way!

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    Paula Englert says

    I love reading your blog. I can always find great ideas and inspiration. I love Spring because I love watching growth, in plants, animals and people. Happy anniversary!

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    Barbara Barefield says

    More sunshine, warmth, and vivid colors, as trees, plants and flowers revive. I love shedding layers of winter attire and the feeling of elation walking with my giant St Bernard in the Springtime.

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    Pat Burns says

    Opening all the windows and doors and listening to those little birdies chirping!

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    Kalanani Gallas says

    We are still under two feet of snow here in Vermont, so that green mixer is the color I need to put hope in my heart. BTW, still loving your cookbook. We used three recipes out of it last night for a late St. Patricks Day dinner.

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    Sonja Brow says

    The season of spring is not something we see for very long in Wyoming, so I enjoy it while I am able. The smells of the fresh, moist earth, the air when it rains (or a warm snowfall), the shoots of green poking up through the ground, starting my own plants indoors and anticipating getting my hands in the ground when the frost has passed…All of it! The first bike ride of the year, walks outdoors, even the mud is a joyous occasion, because it means new growth and renewal! As an aside, the color of this mixer is just gorgeous. My favorite kitchen tool and my favorite color all wrapped up in one.

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    LAURA ALBRECHT says

    Spring has always been my favorite time of year because of the freshness of the air, the start of a new garden, the new farm animals that take their first breaths on this earth and the promise of a new beginning with the trees and grasses and flower gardens opening their leaves to the warmth and light.

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    Nancy says

    Spring! The birds singing and new growth everywhere outside. Love opening up the windows again and hanging out the clothes. There’s so much about Spring to love! And I really like that pretty green mixer!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Debbie Long says

    What’s not to love – the flowers, warmer weather, new sprouts, longer days, and my birthday is in the Spring. A big hello from Jamaica (couldn’t wait to feel some warmer weather)!

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    mau in norcal says

    I love the black bellies on the -wait for it-black bellied plovers and the cormorants trailing seaweed and small sticks back to their growing nests.

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    Wyn says

    As age marches on, the delights of Spring bring so many reasons to get out more and enjoy each day to its fullest.

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    Lynn MacKay says

    I love hearing all the birds singing, watching for my daffodils and tulips to peek up through the soil and the longer days of sunshine! If the snow would ever stop (in Colorado) I’d be able to start seeing these things 🙂

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    Lucy says

    Time to start the garden.

    And, on a different note, Kevin, thank you for all you do. I tried your naan recently and it was fantastic. A couple of weeks later, we walked up to the local and wonderful Indian place to bring home dinner. My husband said, this naan isn’t as good as yours. And he was right. Thank you much –

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    jackie serba says

    I love the fresh smell in the air and being able to garden again..It also helps to shed the winter weight while doing what I love…lol

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    Lauryn MacGregor says

    I love how all the birds are up and singing early in the morning. Helps me get out of bed too.

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    Gerri Ellsworth says

    Love getting outside in the fresh air & working on my garden again! Keep up the great blog, Kevin!

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    Cissy says

    Being in south Florida, I LOVE Spring because it means that the snowbirds are all on their way back up to you guys in the north! I love the flowers blooming, pretty blue skies and comfortable temperature before the heat of summer starts…usually in a few weeks!

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    Marlyn says

    Seeing my Snowdrops bloom and my early daffodils, then later watching all my perennials wake up and start sending up new growth.

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    Jo Carlson says

    In Alaska, I marvel at the changing of the cold white blanket over the landscape to the new freshly greener, ferned version. Happy 10th! Thanks for all you do!

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    Kathleen Passie says

    After MONTHS of snow, gray days, cold, finally warm breezes, green grass, and pussy willows, forsythia, and crocus. Rebirth! A new beginning!

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    brenda english says

    I love the still cool nights and the sunny days . I love getting into the dirt in the gardens.

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    Emma Patricia Limber says

    What do you love most about the season of spring? The renewed hope that warmer weather is near. Welcome spring. Happy 10th Blogiversary!

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    Beth Moore says

    I love seeing the garlic and the chives popping up in my garden. I start clipping chives as soon as I can for something fresh out of the garden.

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    Janet E says

    Seeing the my plum and apple tree blooming and the all the daffodils showing their beautiful yellow flowers.

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    Linda says

    The little bird who returns every year to my ornamental tree outside my bedroom window. Her happy song makes me happy. This year, she is singing loudly, as if to say, “I’m back! Wake up!”

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    Karyn Clark says

    I love seeing all the different shades of green, as the earth comes to life again. Redbud blooms and white dogwood just paint such a fresh beautiful picture.

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    Josie Henry says

    The smell of the soil warming, the Easter Basket colors of the flowers and trees and the JOY of renewing Life!

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    Diane Kratz says

    I look forward to digging in the dirt. Planning a larger herb garden this year!

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    Mary Ann says

    So much to love about the Spring season—the greening up of everything outdoors, the rebirth of Nature which is so refreshing and energizing, and the realization that we’re alive to enjoy and share with friends and loved ones that the slumber of Winter is over and we’re on to this very invigorating next stage in our lives.

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    Loanne says

    Love the look and feel of your blogs, and the words are simply icing on the cake. Green is gorgeous!

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    Susan Mead says

    I love the season of renewal and all the flowers blooming and bees buzzing (even though the pollen sometimes kicks up my allergies!) I love being able to open the house and get fresh air thru the screen door and I even sorta like Spring Cleaning and purging things no longer used! It makes me feel good to donate a big box to the thrift store or a friend whose daughter needs stuff for her new apt. And, OMG! I love, love, LOVE the green mixer! Green is my favorite color and I try to win everytime you do it!

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    bett says

    salady seeds & peas are in, leeks & garlic came thru the winter, herbs are up, bulbs are blossoming, helebores are gorgeous & the lovely red noses of the peonies are poking up…spring is here & I am soooo glad.
    I appreciate receiving every newsletter of yours thank you.

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    Diane says

    After a frigid, snowy, icy winter in upstate New York I’ll be glad to get outside! As usual I have tons of plans to spruce up the yard. Hope “springs” eternal!

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    Newton Chapin says

    What I love about Spring……..is when all the pollen is gone !!!!!⚘☘

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    Patty says

    My favorit beginning of spring is the return of the Robin Red Breast. I live in Michigan so the return of the Robin is a sure sign Spring has sprung!

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    wilinda matheis says

    hearing the spring peepers in our pond makes me know that spring is here and we can open the windows soon for some fresh air after the long winter all closed up.

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    Paula Y says

    Spring is my favorite time of the year – everything is growing again, being renewed and green and fresh and I get to spend more time comfortably [hopefully] outside and also in my garden!

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    Yva Hasselblad says

    “When April comes with his sweet, fragrant showers, which pierce the dry ground of March, and bathe every root of every plant in sweet liquid, then people desire to go on pilgrimages.” Canterbury Tales (Prologue) – and I desire to walk in the woods!

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    Ellie says

    I love the fresh smell of the air, the flowers popping out of the ground, the greening of the grass, and the frogs calling in the pond.

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    MARY PAULSEN says

    My favorite thing is seeing the plants waking up again & knowing that my flowerbeds will soon be full of beauty again. What a wonderous blessing!

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    catherine says

    I gain peace and “water my roots” when I can get my hands in outside dirt planting flowers and vegetables in my gardens.

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    Krysia Mnick says

    The sun, the smell, the cracking through of everything new, and the roaring of the river that runs in the glen behind my house. Spring!

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    Corinne says

    That gentle sunshine inviting me back outside.

    What a lovely Spring color for the mixer, how fun!

    Congrats on the anniversary and thanks for the chance at a gift.

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    Karen says

    I cherish the scents heralding spring – early bulbs, edgeworthia, daphne – in the garden, birds twittering as they search for mates and nest materials,…and tiny new asparagus in the market.

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    Vicki says

    Looking forward to planting a new garden of flowers and plants…how great is that!

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    Janet Drost says

    When I thought I could not bear climbing a ladder one more time to clear ice dams or adjust the downspouts yet again– as if by magic, Spring and all that goes with it has arrived.

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    Jeanne Collins says

    I just moved to Phoenix Arizona and I’m loving attending baseball spring training games! The players are so relaxed and having fun. It’s just a party for everyone!

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    Susan says

    Every day a new surprise in the garden. First the nodding yellow heads of daffodils, the muted tones of the hellebore, the pinks and white of the saucer magnolias. Now brilliantly colored tulips and the white iris. Roses and clematis sending out their buds. The most magical signs of spring are the birds, from the bright red scarlet of the cardinals, which seems more intense as well as the brilliant blue on the bluebirds, a tone down blue on the jays as well as the robins proudly flaunting their red breasts. New scents in the air as well as the bird calls, I love spring.

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    Heidi Y says

    I love all the bright colors! After a long winter in Maine, it’s wonderful to see how beautiful the flowers are and how green the grass is. Everything is so alive

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    Jeannie says

    I love everything coming back to life after the long winter’s rest. Flowers and new leaves are beautiful.

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    Candy Weixel says

    Winters are long and hard in Fargo, ND. I love Spring because I can finally get out the hose and wash all the dirt away. Looking forward to plants showing their first flower.

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    Tara Yarczower-Farrell says

    I love how things start waking up and sprouting from the ground from last season! I see the daffodils have already started making their way out of the ground. I’m looking forward to seeing those cheerful yellow flowers!

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    lynn says

    I love that everything is new again, the buds then leaves that magically appear, the birdsongs returning and the fresh air. Happy 10th

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    Corrie says

    Tiny fern fronds, just emerging. So delicate, and yet soon they will be the strong, almost indestructible workhouses of my garden. I love the dichotomy!

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    Lynn says

    I love spring so I can get outside and garden. All winter (upstate NY so long time) I stare at my yard and imagine and plan what I am going to do (plant, thin, move, etc) once spring comes! and its finally here! YAY!

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    Javier J Echavarri says

    I am not actually a big fan of spring lol – but I do love propagating seeds.

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    KM says

    Thank you Kevin for another great giveaway! We’re lucky enough to have fireflies in this part of Florida and they always arrive just before or right at the beginning of spring.

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    Caroline says

    That shift ….yesterday I worked in the garden with gloves, sweater and scarf mumbling against the eternal coldness. Break time. Lean on the wall and close my eyes toward the sun. In the puffs of wind there came a calm and another wind, suddenly warm. So warm and gentle. Ah, at last. The very first breath of spring coming thru my garden. We all smiled.

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    mlaiuppa says

    I love seeing all of the new growth and flowers blooming but most of all the smell of new grass. I also love to see my new puppy roll around in all of the new greenery and snack on sweet grass.

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    Bernadette says

    A new beinging, long sunny days. Just being able to be outside & fresh spring air!

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    SUSAN says

    I love new growth, spring showers, buds popping out everywhere , birdies chirping and longer days ahead❤️❤️

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    Connie says

    After reading your first statement, I double checked that it wasn’t April Fool’s!
    Best about Spring? Lots of family birthdays!

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    Samantha Gray says

    The best part of spring is seeing the old pussy willow trees on the road to the beach put out catkins on their twigs and turn silver. I also love the first crocus and hellebore blossoms, and the return of bright green parsely leaves in the lower garden.

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    Carol Samsel says

    Listening to the “Peepers” sing and knowing that the growing season has begun! C

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    Teresa M Edington says

    Flowers!!! I LOVE flowers. Where I live the winters hold the dreaded inversions and it is soooo cold. So when my daffies start peaking through… I know there are warmer days and LOTS of flowers headed my way!!

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    Mary Katherine Hook says

    I love Spring because life comes back with a rush of color. The garden comes alive and my grandsons start playing in the yard with such joy. We live in Texas and the beautiful weather of Spring is the best time to be outdoors.

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    Kristine M Fox says

    I love to watch the slow unfurling of leaves. I love the call of the red-winged blackbird.

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    jill chrestman says

    Blooming trees and flowers–airing out the house–birds calling–love it!

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    Jill Moore says

    I love walking the yard, checking all the beds and finding something new sprouting, emerging, budding, every day!

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    Leslie Dawson says

    I live in Florida now and spring is a little bit different than it was up North but I love the very first beautiful spring tree to blossom in that is the tabula!

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    Alana says

    Daffodils perking out, peach tree blossoms, azaleas in pink and white granduer, are all the signs of the joy to be outside soaking up the sun and play time with family and friends. I ❤️ Spring!

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    Amy Olmsted says

    Prowling through the gardens checking in on what has newly sprouted, checking the seed pots for those first little sprouts of something I have never tried growing before. It’s all so exciting and it never gets old.

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    Janet Carter says

    I love the 50 bazillion shades of green that emerge only for a few weeks each spring…what a treat each year!

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    Cindy S. says

    I love the earthy smell in the air after a spring rain, the plants peeking out of the soil, the buds opening, and the warmth of the sun. Spring refreshes my soul.

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    Susan G. says

    I love the smell of fresh cut grass, and seeing the dragonflies dancing in my yard.

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    Carmen Garceau says

    Spring to me, is seeing the buds on the trees and the first sightings of perennials starting to emerge. Also, so excited to check on my seeds in my milk jugs from winter sowing.

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    Rachel Cash says

    Freshly mowed green onions popping up in the yard, the heavenly scent of the sweet shrub blossoms, the beautiful wisteria vines flowering, and tilling the ground to start a garden, cool nights and warm days.

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    Debra says

    Spring makes me all tingly. I’m ready to start planting. I’m cleaning my beds and containers. Collecting my seed packets and have ordered my plants. I can’t wait!!

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    Jorge says

    Digging in the soil, pruning and getting seeds started for the garden. Watching bulbs of garlic, daffodils, crocus and tulips break ground to announce that winter’s time is coming to a close.

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    Joyce says

    Everything becomes GREEN. And my countertops are a pale green that would compliment that mixer!

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    Linda Naiss says

    Enjoying the rejuvenating of our gardens and perennial blooms, then planting the annuals to create lasting beauty for this season….changes yearly and sooo rewarding!

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    Toni W. says

    For me spring is like a new fresh start on life. It’s a joyous time to be outdoors watch the earth come back to life. It gives me hope that this year will be that year to have that perfect garden… Perfect flower beds. It’s a time to just enjoy what mother nature gives us. Perfect or not.

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    Molly says

    Happy blogiversary! Looking forward to lots more good food, gardening and fun!
    Spring peepers!

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    rosemary Patterson says

    the first spring day when i step outside and the miracle of budding trees seems to have taken place, almost overnight. it always takes my breathe away. makes me hopeful and in awe of our world.

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    Christa Fraser says

    I love watching my yard come to life with baby birds! Every year I have cardinal, robin and sparrow nests in my trees. I especially love the baby robins, there is something comical in the way they hop around the yard. And then there is the symphony of sound from their songs.

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    Carol Wilkins says

    Hope springs eternal. Spring each year is a new beginning and for gardeners another time of great opportunity to meet new and see old friends. Every year when my mothers iris and lilies emerge it is like she is smiling down at me as I carry on her love of them.

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    Linda Valant says

    My favorite part of Spring is planting seeds! It’s my favorite cure for the endless Pennsylvania winter blues. It starts with scouring seed catalogs & plant books, and planning my vegetable and flower gardens. This ritual fills me with such hope and anticipation of the lovely weather that’s on its way, but still to early to pull out the sandals!

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    Donita Romero says

    I love how nature wakes up, from the birds, trees, flowers to daylight savings bringing us longer days to enjoy it all. Long walks with the dogs and bright cheery clothing. Too hard to pick one thing!

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    Devon-Melanie Dougall says

    A Spring evening after a blustery, yet sunny day. Watching the full moon come up over the hill in the woods while listening to peepers all around in the marshes. And daffodils!

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    Jean DeSavage says

    After the long winter season battling seasonal affect disorder, the beautiful spring days are like the best medicine for me. To be able to be out in the garden, checking on the plants I started using your winter planting method and cleaning out winter’s debris, getting my beds ready for planting this year’s annuals gives my psyche the sense of freedom it has been craving over the whole winter!

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    Barbie says

    Keeping windows open, soft breezes on my face, and fresh flowers. My birthday’s in May and there are azaleas, snowballs, lilies of the valley, peonies to admire!

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    Joyce Van says

    Spring is the refreshing newness of everything coming to life again after the winter rest.

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    Vicki L Byrum says

    I love the green of spring and the promise of flowers as the bulbs emerge from their winter sleep.

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    Anne says

    I love the rebirth of Mother Earth. I actually like the clean up and weeding. I love to uncover plants from last year and always, always plant new flowers. Spring makes me happy and hopeful.

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    Meryl J says

    Sure, I love the tulips and daffodils that emerge in spring. BUT I especially enjoy the seasonal recipes you always produce during the warm weather months!

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    Frederick Lange says

    When I close my eyes I can smell the scent of springs early freshness. How exciting it is to see bulbs emerging from the cool wet soil. I saw my first crocus and daffodils today.

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    Sheryl says

    The potential! (The longer days, the softer ground, a whole summer ahead to potentially do ALL the things I want to do…)

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    Maxine Thomas says

    Spring is one of the reasons that I live in Florida. The weather is wonderful and brings out all the new growth in the garden.

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    Melissa says

    I love; the warmer weather, starting my garden, everything coming back to life, the bright and cheerful colors, waking to birdsong, not having to search for my coat (or my child’s) before I can leave my house, opening the windows to air out the house and thunderstorms.

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    Sonja says

    I love to see the earth bring forth new life that almost immediately turns into beautiful blossoms on tulips, daffodils, and so many flowering trees.

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    Sonja says

    I love to see the earth bring forth new life that almost immediately turns into beautiful blossoms on tulips, daffodils, and so many flowering trees. (I guess great minds think alike. I did not post this earlier!) I also like the fact that the weather is warm and I can spend lots of time outside in my garden.

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    Mary says

    Spring is a beautiful awakening. I go out to find my lilacs budding with some leaves emerging. Everything is clean and fresh.

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    Porter Leggett says

    I love the colors that come back into my life! The vibrant greens show the others off to their best advantage.

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    susan morris says

    I am like a little kid when I see the very first signs of new growth peeking through the dirt, mulch, snow and then to watch the crocus unfold their beautiful dainty little flowers is just the best thing to put a smile on anyone’s face 🙂

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    Becky Payton says

    I love being back outside and in my yard. Even if it means pulling all the wild chives( thanks to my neighbor) . The first plants coming up in my little greenhouse.

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    CECILIA says

    I love the smell of the air that comes with a spring shower. After a late and then brutal winter, the freshness and green of spring is so welcomed.

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    Karen Ennenga says

    I love all the green. I live in Northern California where soon enough it will be dry and brown again and will live in the fear of fires, but for now it is fresh and green and the mountains are topped in white. It is the most beautiful time of the year here :).

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    JE Robinson says

    It’s time to watch my plants emerge from the ground and for me to start my summer veggie garden.

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    Mardi mallin says

    I love the feel of the warmth of the spring sunshine. ( Even though winter is my favorite season! )

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    Margie Pierce says

    I love when my Lenten Rose’s push up new leaves and blooms at the very end of winter and in comes Spring!

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    Bejane says

    Spring is for longer walks with my corgi, looking for bunnies! Congrats on 10 years!

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    Susie Thompson says

    Watching my humming birds come back and drink from their beautiful new fountains and feeling the warm sun on my face and wild tulips all over Oregon. Snow storm here really wrecked our plants and trees. Lost a lot. Be glad when we can get things growing again. Hugs everyone and good luck.

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    Gini Nelson says

    I love how it’s time to start planning what to plant and all the new hopes of new life and growth that brings.

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    Sandra Kain says

    I love most the suns warmth, the anticipation of the fresh food which will soon to be a daily blessing and opening the windows !!!!!!

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    RUTH says

    Happy anniversary! I always feel like I am coming alive in spring. I love watching things grow and the birds.

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    Kathy says

    Happy Blogiversary! Kevin—thanks for all your wit & wisdom and all the recipes. Here’s to wishing you all the best and another fun 10 yrs!

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    Kerri says

    The spring in my step as I feel the sun on my skin and thewarmer weather creeping into the days. Birds are nesting and singing, flowers and trees are budding. This is the favorite time of the year

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    Sandra says

    Snowdrops, then crocus (crocii?), then daffodils, all in quick sequence as I breathe in that fresh smelling new growth and fragrance, letting me know that spring has arrived.

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    Mary Elafandi says

    The smell of the ground thawing, and the sight of Spring flowers poking their noses out of the ground

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    Toni O'Brien says

    What I love about spring: the sounds, sights and feel of the bursting forth and the newness of life; the warm beckoning of Mother Nature to feel the love and life around us.

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    Mary Masseth says

    Spring is an awakening. The critters are waking up. The days are bright. Everything is budding and the air smells fresh. Perfect.

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    Laura says

    I use to live in New York State but now reside in Georgia. Spring comes much earlier in Georgia. The cherry trees just bloomed last week and they are so beautiful with their pink petals. I always look forward to them because then we know that the warmer weather is just around the corner.

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    Eileen Hood says

    Color! I love seeing the crocuses, daffodils, tulips and hyathinths – one of the first signs of spring. The trees have buds on them and just that little hint of green! The flowering trees with their beautiful color of pink or white or red! I have to say, what I like most of spring is color….and the smell!!!

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    cher says

    The gentle, warming breezes. The grass greening. The birds getting their brightly colored feathers! EVERYTHING Spring!

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    Kathy Ennis says

    My favorite thing about Spring is my anniversary (March 23) and my birthday (May 11). Couldn’t ask for a better, more symbolic time of the year to be married or to “begin” each new year of my life!! i was married 40 yrs this week and will be 70 yrs old in May. Milestones all around!!! Love your blog.

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    Renee G says

    I love digging out my seeds and garden catalogs and dreaming of my summertime garden.

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    SHARON H. says

    I live on Florida’s intercostal and within walking distance to the gulf of Mexico beaches… the first day of Spring is really just a date on the calendar. We all know it is “season” because the snowbirds and Spring breakers descend on our area to enjoy all that we enjoy year round… sunshine,sandy beaches,fishing, golf and good restaurants. It’s good for our economy, but sometimes crowded with a lot more traffic…. We know it will slow down after Easter and the month of May is a favorite for Florida residents before the summer vacationers start coming down. That is why I enjoy your blog and all the pictures of your beautiful gardens and wonderful recipes.It’s an escape… keep up the good work, Kevin!

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    BJ Foster says

    I love the earlier mornings, waking up to the sun peeking in the window. Most of all I love the flowers!

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    BJ Foster says

    I love the earlier mornings, waking up to the sun peeking in the window. Most of all I love the flowers!
    This is my first comment but your manager says it’s a duplicate. Sigh

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    Jean Polkoski says

    It smells so good! I get to cut back all of the “winter interest” stuff I left last Fall and start with a clean slate, it is so refreshing. I have 100 baby maple trees coming (I know, it was 50% off, so I couldn’t resist). The seeds are in my kitchen under lights and are starting to grow. This is such an exciting time!

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    Keila says

    What’s not to love about spring?!?! Flowers are starting to bloom, warmer weather, longer days, riding motorcycles, family cookouts, playing outside with our 4 precious fur babies, and the list goes on and on…
    Happy blogiversary, Kevin! 10 years, wow, what an awesome accomplishment! Congratulations!

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    Susan H says

    I love that I can finally start working in the garden to realize all the plans I made when it was sooooo cold. And sitting (shivering in my coat) on the porch because it’s just so beautiful outside. And the birds of course 🙂

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    Pam says

    The daffodils -the first to arrive in my yard, and the cheeriest. Also, good old-fashioned spring cleaning with the windows open and fresh air coming in.

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    Lori says

    I LOVE watching for all the signs of spring. They actually begin in January if you watch close enough. But my favorites is watching for all the birds to come back and planting by the stages of the lilacs. Do you suppose that’s why so many farms have lilacs on them? The immigrants brought them over so they’d know to plant during the different stages of the lilac shrub? Or that’s my theory…..

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    Grazyna Kirsch says

    Looking for signs of what has survived a harsh Maine winter. The snow just melted (not all of it) and daffodils are picking out from the ground. Red-winged blackbirds came back, and robins, too.
    Now I now that spring is coming.

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    Betty says

    I love it when all the snow melts and you see the sprigs of green popping from the ground of crocuses ready to come up and say “spring is here”.

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    Jami Mclaughlin says

    I could say I love the flowers best, the colors, the start of trips to the beach on weekends, my son’s birthday party planning, Easter, our local festivals, all of the outside time with longer days… but my favorite thing is my flip flops are coming out! (Well, ok, second to my fourth child being an April baby, haha!)

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    Debi says

    I love when Spring has truly sprung and the tulips start pushing up in time for Easter. Keep feeding us wonderful recipes Kevin. Thank you

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    Anita says

    Spring is so wonderful with the peepers and singing birds. Today I cut daffodils and enjoyed creating arrangements for our home. Spring is a time of renewal and the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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    Lay Kowalyk says

    What’s not to like. I love seeing the grass green up, I love seeing the flowers starting to pop out of the ground and beginning to bloom, I love to see all the trees budding out.

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    Valerie C. says

    I love taking the pup to the park again. She’s a Maltese and snow is not her cup of tea 🙂

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    Charlotte Kuehl says

    Hi I love Spring because everything is coming up new , green and all the birds are coming back and I love the smell of Spring & we are finally rid of SNOW here in Canada And the Green Mixer well it will work great in my kitchen to make all your great recipes Kevin Have my fingers crossed . Charlotte from Canada

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    Diana says

    Spring is all about new life! I love seeing the new growth, beautiful flowers and baby birds and animals.

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    Karen says

    Hi Kevin!

    I love hearing the birds in the morning and the peepers at night. Spring is my favorite season!

    Karen

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    Mickey C says

    I love the fragrance of sweet, fresh air coming in my window at night. I also love to see my father’s daffodils coming up, he is gone but not his lovely flowers.

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    Annette says

    I’m looking forward to working outside, sprucing up the front of my house and flower beds.

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    Kathleen Forrest says

    I love the return of the songbirds to Eastern NC. I ❤️The trees in bloom, the warmer days and peepers at night. I love the longer daylight hours, cleaning the yard from its winter sleep, beach days, flowers, bees and butterflies.

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    Deborah Gordin says

    I love to get out in the backyard and dig in the dirt, go to the nursery and see what kind of tomato plants are available this year, plant the garden and clean up all my potted plants! I love to bring home new plants to add color and brighten up the yard!

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    Judi Oldridge says

    I love to watch the world waking back up in the spring, listening to the birds singing again, and seeing the green shoots of new plants coming out….

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    Liz says

    I love to see the snow disappear and the buds coming out on the trees…to hear and see all the birds again…springtime!!!

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    Dana Hutchinson says

    I love seeing the Robin’s here in Michigan, that’s how I truly know Spring has sprung. Then there are all the new blooms that are sneaking up to sprout there posies!

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    Mary says

    Everything, including me, awakes. Fresh air, sunshine, birds and new growth. And the street rod comes out of hibernation:)

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    BJ Lapointe says

    I love spring because I get out of the house, work in my garden and yard and reconnect with the earth, the outside world and especially my neighbours. I spent today in my garden, getting the earth ready for planting. Although I’m stiff and sore I’m so happy to be smelling and experiencing spring at the beginning and getting ready for time with friends and neighbours in our garden. It’s my favorite time of the year.

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    BJ says

    I love spring because I get out of the house, work in my garden and yard and reconnect with the earth, the outside world and especially my neighbours. I spent today in my garden, getting the earth ready for planting. Although I’m stiff and sore I’m so happy to be smelling and experiencing spring at the beginning and getting ready for time with friends and neighbours in our garden. It’s my favorite time of the year.

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    Bonnie says

    It is a joy to watch the LORDS work , as you can see with a blink of an eye how things are different. When you open your eye’s things are changing. Just love spring time.

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    Bev says

    After the long, hard winter that we have had, it is so good to see the green shoots of the crocus and daffodils pushing upward. Congrats on your big anniversary.

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    Linda A says

    I love a Spring rain and the fresh air it brings. And the sunny blue-sky days.
    I notice the pansies in my pots on the deck, that to my surprise, actually made it through the winter. Were they there all this time?

    I want to get out and walk. And plant seeds by your “winter sowing” method. (OK, so I’m a little late. I think maybe it will still work.)

    Bright yellow daffodils popping up all over town, waving in the wind saying, “see deer-friends, we like you but we’re not your lunch.”

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    Trish says

    Temperatures above freezing. (This is the third time I’ve tried, hopefully my comment will post this time!)

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    N. MacGregor says

    Just a few reasons why I can’t wait for spring to finally arrive along with why I enjoy spring as follows:
    – the arrival of spring signals the end of cold weather, snow and wearing bulky coats and boots
    – the arrival of spring signals the birth of new “things” to come – such as warm weather, the return of birds and their nests full of new babies, planting and growing my garden and enjoying its bounty. Also, the luxury of being able to wear seasonal/warm weather clothing.

    That’s all for now, Nancy

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    Georgette says

    Finally being able to sit outside in the morning and watch everything waking up.

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    PW says

    I love spring!!!! The sun finally warming my bones after long cold rainy winter down here in the south!!! The trees budding and time to plant all these beautiful flowers again!!!

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    Linda Cramp says

    I love the trees as each one blooms! I love the bulbs popping up- first the crocus, then the daffodils, then the tulips. I love the tweet of all the birds. i love my seedlings peeking out of their pots and growing. I love the promise of new new new and the smell of the soil!

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    Doreen Benschop says

    The taste of fresh free range chicken eggs!!! When the daylight hours lengthen, my girls begin laying again. Yummy

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    Jackie Abend says

    My favorite part of spring is all the new life from plants sprouting to animals giving birth. Spring is amazing.

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    Lourdes Fay says

    Renewal! Everything coming back to life after a long dreary winter. And the first day “yardening”!!!

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    June says

    My favorite part of spring is the rebirth of the garden, the flowers appear, the birds and animals are alive with life and song, the warm sunshine defrosting the earth. And of course the smell of the spring air. I just love spring.

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    Sue R. says

    After the long, cold, snowy winter we had in Iowa, I love the spring air, and the longer days!

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    Debbie Burley says

    My favorite part of spring is the end (hopefully) of snow but then the return to fresh warm air and spring flowers come in at a very close second!

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    Catherine Louise says

    Anxiously awaiting the peep of new buds. Listening for the songs of Spring from our fine feathered friends. Happy 10th Blogiversary and Many More to come. Thank you !!

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    Beverley Gotinsky says

    Spring is a long awaited and lovely reawakening. Congrats on your 10th Blogiversary!

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    Charlotte Mason says

    Once I hear the peepers I know spring is just around the corner. Love the longer days and the daffodils too.

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    Irene Jones says

    I love going out to buy my first batch of flowers every Spring. What strikes me always is seeing hope and anticipation on everyone’s faces as they bend down to inspect everything. The earthy smells and brighter colors are breathtaking after winter. Spring gardening is all about joyful hope.

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    Elaine says

    flowers, warm weather, persimmon tree blooming and fig tree blooming and satsuma tree blooming and azaleas blooming

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    Christy says

    The spring migration of birds. I’ll miss our winter visitors, but this is the one time of year we may reliably see a Baltimore Oriole heading back north. This time last year is when we saw the first hummingbird in the azaleas.

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    Kristi says

    With Spring comes potential. Every year I anticipate that this will be the best year ever. Best garden, best summer and then starts the work to make it happen!

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    Linda Bingham says

    The beautiful flowers emerging all around me. The lovely sound of the birds singing. The warmer, sunny weather. The green pastures.

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    Maureen Tripp says

    The sights and sounds of the songbird migration! And finding the tiny shoots of bulbs working their way upward.

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    Jacqueline Tassell says

    Spring is the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals awaken and the earth seems to come to life again

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    Jacqueline Tassel says

    Spring is the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals awaken and the earth seems to come to life again

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    Mariska L says

    Ah, Spring, there is such a freshness to it. The first sign of a crocus popping out of the ground. The first buds appearing on the Quince and Forsythia bushes just asking me to come in and be forced into bloom. My world is waking up again. There is yet another another chance to start anew and I wholeheartedly welcome the opportunity.
    Happy Spring to everyone!

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    Tamara Duke says

    Spring has sprung here in New Brunswick, Canada…bring a change in the birds at the feeders, colors all around, as well a the chance to get outside. Spring is the promise of things to come…I love spring!

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    Vicki says

    Kevin….I think that you got the date wrong. Tuesday is March 26th. Thanks for all the great recipes. I love the spring so I can start planning my flower and vegetable gardening ideas.

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    Julie R says

    All of the new life that happens this time of year, from birds chirping again, to trees bursting in bloom and readying the gardens. Its’ all good. Happy spring !

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    Deborah says

    I love all the flowers that are either blooming or showing signs of growth for the new year!
    Can’t wait to get digging in the dirt! 🙂

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    Deborah says

    Hi Kevin,

    I just entered the mixer drawing but I wanted you to know that the dates are incorrect. Sunday was March 24th., and Monday is March 25th., I pray that I will still be eligible for this drawing!

    Many thanks,
    Deborah

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    Juliana Feener-Craig says

    I love the daffodils in bloom and the smell of warming earth. Everything is waking up!

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    Angie says

    I love everything about Spring! Sunshine, longer and warmer days, new life, digging in the dirt, so much color!!

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    Susan says

    I love the flowering trees, most of all. We have so many where I live & though I no longer have a garden (sadly), I am inspired just looking out the window. Happy spring!

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    Lisa Eldred Steinkopf says

    I love the calls of the red wing blackbirds, the robins returning, and the smell of the fresh soil. I know spring is almost here when my winter aconites bloom and the crocus foliage appears.

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    Tia Carney says

    I love the fresh beginnings that Spring brings! After being cooped up all winter it is great to be out in the fresh air sorting through all that winter has left behind. Cleaning flower beds to discover the first seedlings popping through the dirt is great! Spring renews everything!
    Happy Spring Kevin and family!
    Tia in Ohio

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    Joan Cockrill says

    What I love about spring – hearing the peepers at dusk and not having to wear a winter coat. I sure hope I’m not too late to enter! Looking at my calendar, Monday is the 25th and Tuesday is the 26th – hope that you really mean that the drawing is Tuesday!

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    Vilma says

    Spring green, the color. The short window of time we’re allowed to enjoy that almost lime green color while the temperatures are mild and delightful.

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    Victoria Rose says

    Jasmine on the air, lizards out for their first bask, birds reveling in the long, lost rain
    And my cat waiting to pounce.

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    Mary says

    What isn’t there to love about spring? Birds are singing and chirping again. The trees are budding, the days are getting warmer and longer which means it’s closer to gardening season. The fresh smell after a spring rain, however here in the midwest, rain is the last thing we need. It is an awakening of nature from a long, long winter.

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    Colleen says

    There is so much that I like about Spring.
    —blooming of daffodils and tulips
    —hearing the Peepers singing (heard them yesterday)
    —the birds singing
    —the warmer days—but not hot like summer
    —everything has that ‘fresh’ appearance

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    Diane Manko-Cliff says

    I love hearing the birds first thing in the morning when i take the dogs out. Also, seeing the first tips of daffodils and other Spring plants. The air smells fresh.

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    Carla says

    I would love this beautiful green mixer. I regret buying the boring white one when I bought my KitchenAid.

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    Christina says

    I love that the days are getting longer and slowly, but surely things are turning green.

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    Brenda says

    I love the sun and showers instead of the steady grey typical of a NW winter, as well as all the emerging green shoots and delicate early flowers. Happy anniversary from a new reader. I love reading about your old house and its quirks — and have successfully tried many of your recipes. Thank you.

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    A Kuch says

    Warmer weather, no heavy jackets, windows open, gentle breezes and COLOR everywhere!! No more gray days….yippee!

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    Regina D'Amico says

    Hi Kevin. I love spring because once more I feel energized to get out and plant! Every year I say no more flower beds, because it is getting difficult to manage all the ones I already have, but I always seem to find somewhere to squeeze in one more. And my milk jug planters are awaiting one of those flower beds. Happy plantings.

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    Valerie says

    I love the warmth of spring time and the sunshine. I feel like I’m waking up from the winter and reawakeming from a bear like hibernation and eve4ything is all new again.

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    Maria says

    Kevin your blog has been my companion and teacher every Sunday for many years! I am going to miss receiving your blog and I already signed for the updates .. I thank you for your wonderful advise on many subjects, my life has been enriched by them. Kevin, I wish you a beautiful life!

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    Jeanne says

    My favorite thing about spring is the first bit of green poking up from tbe dirt. In my case it is the bright green ramps in the wooded part of our yard. Our ancestors must have sighed with relief to see greenery and know they survived a long winter.

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    Debbie says

    I love all the flowers that are popping up in the flower beds – especially the ones I haven’t planted!

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    Marie Nilles says

    I love seeing the first yellow crocus coming up and blooming, sometimes right through the snow.

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    Fran Townsend says

    Green has always been my my favorite color because of all the beautiful shades in early Spring. So fresh and clean. .

  976. 976

    Linda Pearson says

    The winter coats going into storage! Lighter clothing coming out of hiding.

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    Maura McGarrigle says

    My garden is my spring and summer hobby. We have such a long winter in Alberta that I am crazy for the snow to melt and the good weather so I can get working in my garden. I have 2 raised planters and a ground level garden also.

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    Amanda says

    Happy 10th! I’m eagerly awaiting more springlike weather while waiting for the snow to melt. I will soon be uncovering strawberries (waiting for nighttime temperatures above freezing) and getting my hands dirty again. Looking forward to it.

  982. 982

    Meryl O says

    First of all it brings my birthday, but also I love the greenery, longer days, fresh smells, outside weather and the start of the bountiful produce season. Pretty much everything!

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    Susan Jung says

    Watching my yard wake up from it’s winter slumber. Daffodils, iris, redbud, mountain laurel and the wildflowers greet me for another year of enjoyment. Sitting out on the patio and hearing and seeing the geese fly north and watching the birds build new nests to raise their families. Baking a strawberry-rhubarb pie and using the new KA mixer to create other spring baked goodies (cupcakes and cookies, anyone?) Thank you, Kevin, for your generous give-away. Happy Spring to you!

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    Barbara McIntyre says

    The first scent of hyacinths. They always mean Easter and Spring to me!

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    Linda Desnoyers says

    I love the smell of spring flowers blooming, the sound of birds singing and the sight of the earth awakening in a sea of green.

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    Jeanne Dwyer says

    I love the sound of the peepers and the tree frogs as Spring warms the nights.

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    Deborah A Cunefare says

    Chives have sprung up in the garden margins – it’s time to start planting.

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    DREW TAYLOR says

    For me…the best part of Spring is watching the sweet, little voles and field mice wander outside their winter lairs for some sun… and get suddenly carried away in the talons of an owl or hawk! Nothing like that high-pitched squeeeeeeel as they fly off.

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    Elfrieda T. says

    It’s warming up and the Orange Jasmine Tree has already bloomed and right beside it, the Sweet Almond Tree. Those perfumes are intoxicating. This is the time when I get my hanging baskets in order; spruced up or create new ones. Alyssum from last January is still growing and I love using that with Ivy Geraniums and Creeping Jenny. Lots of color will be predominate in my garden again.

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    Ruth says

    Everything, from the Cherry Orchard that I see from my back door and finally being warm outside.

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    Susan Overberger says

    What I love about Spring is the hope and enthusiasm is gives me. My seed catalogs are all over the place and I have drawn all sorts of plans for the gardens. It doesn’t matter if I’m over-reaching; right now, in this minute, I think I can do it all. Love to you on your Anniversary and thank you for all your wonderful ideas and laughter.

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    Becky Pickering says

    My favorite thing about Spring is watching everything turn green! Watching the flower bulbs start to peek their little heads through the soil trying to see the sunshine after a long winter’s nap!

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