Trivia question="A ____ March and a wet May - fill barns and bays with corn and hay."

Melinda I guess I have not been to my mail box since st. patricks day. Your package was there. started with a birthday and st Patricks card. Made me smile. #been a long month. a beautiful book of scripture. I will try to read nightly for a thoughtful reflection. a bee -utiful sign. Bees are all the rage. and a healthy amount of Asparagus beans, 4 kinds of herbs and a green envy zinnia. she covered all the garden needs. and a spare pair of garden gloves for those garden tool days. Loved everything .

A dry March.

yes Margo you are right. that has been an issue in Ohio. our wet month of March and April. we did get the community garden is cleared and tilled. The Johnson grass will be up by April 25. Our open date. But I now have 2 small tillers now to lift the roots to the surface. the first year I enjoyed pulling the long healthy roots up. it got to be to much. now just try to pick up the pieces and hope I am slowing it down.

I'm very sorry to let you know that my husband passed away early today. He had multiple issues (not coronavirus) and it got to the point where they could not do much to treat him so it was time. He was a cheerful patient who didn't complain, certainly not something I would be good at, so I'm full of admiration for that trait he displayed. He was capable of making his health care decisions. Obviously, this will be a different world ahead, but I'm doing okay and any prayers or good thoughts are appreciated. Other than that, I don't need anything. It will take some time before I get back into a more usual routine, but it will happen. May God protect you, your family members, and the brave health care workers who work with special concern and cheerfulness day after day in stressful circumstances. The coronovirus has definitely totally redefined how we deal with the passing of a loved one. Shirley I hope with your mother, things could be scheduled as usual. Not possible here now.

So glad it came! Hope everyone is staying well and safe and have what you need!

Jeanne, I am so, so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I will certainly keep you and your family in my prayers. I am sure his demeanor made things a little easier but I know he will be greatly missed by you. God bless. Margo

Jeanne, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Amy

Jeanne My heart is with you in this tough time . He fought the best fight and you were by his side. that is all we can hope for when the time comes to let go of an important person in our life.

trivia question+ March has 2 birthstones.

Jeanne, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

Aquamarine and bloodstone.

looks a little quiet here Susan

Great quote Susan. All we can do is hope.

Thank you everyone. Kind words and kindness from friends will help me as I deal with this.

Trivia question= what are the Zodiac signs for March? come on March baby you know this!!!!

Pisces and Aries

yes Ruth you are right. The Zodiac signs are Pisces [until March 20] and Aries [March 21 onwards]. I have Margo ahead then Susan Shirley Jean and you. 5more days of the month.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1033100027074753&id=215095252208572.  Interesting story on the closed borders for the flower sales.

trivia question= Narciccus is known as the ------ Lily

Lent lily

Yes Margo that is right. In Britian they have wild narciccus that bloom in Lent but lose there petals by Easter. we are lucky with the new larger breeds out now.

Trivia question= What word is used to describe "bell shaped flowers"?

Trumpet, just guessing ??

Trumpet sounds right but I’ll say

cup?

Susan good question and I'm thinking Ruth has it right with trumpet.

Hope everyone is staying safe during this virus situation. We only have one case here and

it is a man who came here from New York. Our family is doing a lot together and the kids love getting together. Hope I am able to hike again soon and I can stay busy with what I love to do.

Jeanne so sorry to hear about your husband. This month of March 2020 has not been kind. Hope the service for him works out.. Lots of hugs and prayers for you Jeanne.

I had two friends who came today and dug up a bed of Japanese Irises for me. They added fresh dirt and replanted them. After 3-5 years they always have to be re-planted for they use all the

nutrients in the existing soil.

Deb sorry your dog got cut from the glass, I know we truly love our fur babies. Looking forward to

you joining in the swaps.

March Birthdays:

Susan B. 3/8

Tammy 3/22

Jeanne 3/29

Shirley, sounds like you are behaving yourself and on the mend. It’s wonderful that you have such helpful friends.

Weather has been super great the last few days allowing me to get ahead of the gardening game. The exercise is a plus as well. Storms blew through last night bringing a little cooler weather and wind.

I hope everyone is staying healthy. Margo

I wished I would have checked earlier. The correst answer is campanulate. Margo is still ahead . I started a thankyou/bearhunter window last night anybody seen the hearthunters on FB? . Wanted to finish up. when the sun goes down I will take a picture.the paper put out a flag for unity.

Trivia question---Children actually ------ faster in the spring than during other times of the year.[11]

I am going to guess that children grow faster in spring than other times of the year.

yes Susan that is right. and something I never knew.

I remember when my kids were small I would buy them summer clothes that would fit them loosely in March and they would outgrow them by July. so it must be true. I learned my lesson after a couple of years, especially with 3 kids, 2 of them were twins

Susan, they are doing bears in our community. I have windows up too high to do it. Any windows lower are not facing the road. We sit back from the road too

If it goes over good, I’ll see if I can find an old teddy bear to put outside closer to the road.

Oh and I meant to say we bought an Ohio flag to show we are Ohio strong.

Susan, that’s great. I love it!

Susan that is so cute, you did a great job.

My Redbud trees are full of blooms.

Shirley, the redbud is beautiful. I had one at the old house I planted in honor of my grandmother. I need to get one here.

trivia question= It is impossible for most people to ----- their own elbow.

You cannot touch your elbow with your tongue.

yes Margo. I came close but no prize!!!!

Trivia question =Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full _____ after the spring equinox.[

I am going to guess that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.

Yes Susan that is correct. Thank you for helping to give us info for them month of March. You and Margo were neck and neck. Margo got you by 1. I have a spring package for both of you going out.

Thank you Susan, that is very kind of you. I didn't expect to win anything. What a nice surprise!

I love what you posted about being safe at home. Those of us that can be home are very fortunate. I have been able to work from home and am very thankful for that. My sister is an RN and is the charge nurse of the IC unit for coronavirus at a hospital in Cleveland. I am praying she will be remain safe and healthy. She tells me they don't have all the supplies they so desperately need. It's that way across the country with first responder, and these folks on the front lines are truly heroes. I pray for strength and continued resolve as we fight this global pandemic together.

Susan, thank you for your hosting job this month. Awesome job.

I love your post too. My husband and I are in a safe environment but miss our family dearly. Our dil works at a hospital in Columbus and although slow now, she anticipates that it’s only a matter of time before she gets it. I just want this over although I don’t think things will be the same for a long time.

Aprils OBF is a keep in touch type of month. I hope we can hear from members from now and the past. It’ll be good to catch up.

stay well everyone.

Susan thank you so much for hosting this month after Shirley‘a incident. That was so great of you and you even had trivia games which I enjoyed and learned a lot from.

Shirley, I am hoping your Recovery is going well. I am keeping you in my prayers.

Be safe and stay well everyone.

Susan, thankyou for my prize gladiolus bulbs. I’m excited to plant them.

Susan, what a lovely prize! I love the gladiolus bulbs and can't wait to see them blooming. They are going to be gorgeous! Thank you so much!!!

almost to long. As i told Margo I had them for her " green"package. then finding the beautiful Green spice in my holding bed. I thought this is what she would like, so i kept the bulbs for game. it should be a beautiful addition to our garden this summer.