Spring. In some parts of this nation Spring has made her appearance. Some people in this part of the nation seem to expect Spring to be arriving here. At least that’s what my husband said the guys at work were acting like 😀
News Flash! It is MARCH. This is the state of Ohio. Spring never comes to Ohio in March.
Oh I know, sometimes Winter warms itself up just enough to make us think Spring is coming in March but that is just so he can slam some cold, snow, rain, sleet, and wind at us and laugh when we wonder what happened!!
There is a reason my countdown is till April and not till Spring. Spring on the calendar begins in March. Not so in Ohio – Spring begins sometime in April. Winter can throw some snow over its shoulder as it goes out in April!
In April a snow storm is even more short-lived than March. And more rare too. April will generally bring more warm days and sunshine than March. It is more likely that we can expect sunshine and warmer temps in April.
May is a much warmer sounding month. Sometime in May we can safely start planting seeds and expect to have them grow and not be frozen. I can’t remember for sure when last frost date is. I usually plant flowers early and then have a time or two I have to throw sheets over them because of a frost warning.
So if you are looking for Spring in Ohio in MARCH – this is what you may find instead. And if we are not covered in a blanket of white you will find mud and gray and dead grass and wind.
But Spring IS coming. It always does. God said so! “As long as the earth remains, there will be planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night.” – Genesis 8:22 NLT
The days WILL warm, the winds will blow softly and sweetly. The birds WILL return and fill the air with their sweet song. We WILL plant flowers again and enjoy the delight of wide-open windows and wearing flip-flops instead of boots!
Praise be to God who does everything well.
Sew a Fine Seam
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I think Missouri weather is not so different from Ohio weather, but maybe just a tiny bit warmer. Our average last frost date is April 15, I’m pretty sure. And I usually jump it and have to do the sheet thing too. Who says you can’t use sheets in your landscaping? 🙂 Have a great day.
Debbie
Ohio and Missouri are a lot alike I think though you do have a little more warmth quicker than we do. you also get more humidity in the summer – at least the place I’ve been was that way!
I’m getting ready for spring too, and it generally comes sooner here in KS. Your photos of the snow are very, very pretty though! I really like the one of the red barn and the tree to the side. Well, I like them all!
I had fun taking the pics 🙂 I’m loving shooting in manual mode!! Cannot believe it took this long for the whole concept to click but I’m loving it and wanting to learn more!
You have to admit that snow is beautiful! 🙂 We’re in for some this weekend, 60 degrees today!
It was beautiful Pam – and I had fun taking the photos. The fact that it IS March and this can’t last a whole lot longer made it bearable!!
Oh-Your photos are beautiful-It is pretty but I am so very tired of snow this year, Jill. More so than other years. My heart is ready but the weather is NOT cooperating! xo Diana
Me too Diana, me too. If it were up to me Winter would disappear now, make a very short appearance for a few days over Christmas and go away again 😀
{Applause} What a beautiful post! It may not be Spring, but there is beauty to be had in the blanket of white. (it beats the mud and gray, right?) I thought your little snow covered bushes looked like little lambs walking in a line. The red barn or garage or whatever it is sure looks cool surrounded by white!
Liz
The white was very pretty this time the way it came down softly and stuck to everything. Most times we get snow it blows a lot too. And the forecast for this weekend of temps in the 50s made it easier 😀
gorgeous Jill…xo
Thank you Lucy!
What a beautiful setting and your photos are amazing! Much like you, I’ll be waiting for “spring” to show up some time in May. The good news is that the robins are back and the snow is melting…day light savings time is Sunday so at least it will “feel” a little more like spring, even if it snows! xo
Yes, just like Ohio, spring rarely comes visits Illinois in March either. I am ready, though. Anxious for more sunshine and warmer days. Enjoy the snow, it will be gone soon enough, or at least that’s what I keep telling myself.
Yeah Illinois is pretty much the same as Ohio I think. Let’s go South my friend!
Uh yeah, Spring does like to tease us. Same here in western CO. We had fairly nice days in low 50’s this week, one day was even 60 but then bam, it’s winter again, maybe have snow again tomorrow. I’m just glad we don’t live in Denver, they really get snow at weird times and lots of it. It’s just one of those things here.
Most of the time it’s at least May before we can really say it’s Spring. Some years we go from Winter right into Summer. I was born in OHio so I do remember how it was. Mother Nature really likes to play games with us. Try to enjoy it anyway. If your pics show how much snow you have now, wow. Ours melted a few weeks ago. We’ve had days it snows early a.m. and night before but it’s gone by noon. Before we know it’ we’ll be complaining how hot it is, Human Nature is even more difficult to predict. Happy March
Sounds like here. We’ve had some warm days but it gets cold again. Today is nice and sunny and tomorrow is supposed to get up close to 50 I think so the snow won’t last long! YaY!
It’s still snowy here too. Ontario is slow to get warm again but we’ll make up for it when it comes C:
I’m sure it is worse the farther north you go! LOL! Maybe we will all have an early Spring – we can hope!
In my neck of the woods, the Pacific Northwest, we get rain, rain, and more rain. Our summer starts the first part of July. When we first moved here and my neighbors told me that, I thought they were joking. They were not. lol. The good part is, my daffodils will be blooming in a couple of weeks. I will enjoy them from my window – looking at them through the rain. 😉
So does your summer last longer than just July and August? I think I’ll move south if I ever move! LOL! I want more sunshine and more summer:)
Enjoy those daffodils!
Hi Jill! I love the kitty paw print in the snow in your second photo. So cute!! I’m in Illinois and your outdoor photos look just like it looks here … although it’s actually raining a little today so the snow is going to start melting. I never plan on Spring until the month of April … just like you. I had to smile when I read your phrase, “Winter can throw some snow over its shoulder as it goes out in April!” So true!! Love the verse from Genesis, too. This was a nice read this morning. Thanks for sharing it!
I thought those were cute too Jennifer! Wondered if anyone else would notice 🙂 It’s been warmer here and the snow is fast disappearing – hopefully for good!! Supposed to get some rain soon too I think. Hoping for a warm sunny April 🙂 But not counting on it – it IS ohio after all!
I love this post. Your pictures are wonderful. Your words are delightful when you speak of God and His promises. The chalkboard with Spring on it in the snow spoke volumes to me. Love it all…
Such a nice visit.
Thank you Amy! It was rather fun to take pics in the snow even though I don’t care to get cold!
Oh, brrr. We’ve been holding onto the snow much too long here! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sherry
Hi Sherry! I hope your snow is all melted or at least melting till now!