From Gilbert and Sullivan’s THE MIKADO
The flowers that bloom in the spring
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Breathe promise of merry sunshine —
As we merrily dance and we singTra la
We welcome the hope that they bring
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Of a summer of roses and wine
Of a summer of roses and wine
And that's what we mean when we say that a thing
Is welcome as flowers that bloom in the spring
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The flowers that bloom in the spring
True to the lyrics, this month at the GREEN TENT (Sunday, March 3 from 9 am to 1 pm) the UC/CE LA County Master Gardeners are bringing you a selection of blooms grow alongside your veggies!
Enjoy some perky BACHELOR BUTTONS, also known as cornflowers — after blooming beautifully, they also dry beautifully for use in future flower arrangements!
And CALENDULA! They’re in the marigold/daisy family, they have terrific healing properties for the skin and is said to also have anti-inflammatory benefits.
Both pretty AND useful, Nasturtiums are also EDIBLE!! They both attract both beneficial insects that help your garden as well as the nastier ones, keeping them off your other garden plants!
Of course they’re also bringing everyone’s favorites, SNAP PEAS, as well as SPINACH, SWISS CHARD and SUCCULENTS!
If you’re busy planting your Spring Garden, stop by for some tips, free plants and free seeds and don’t forget to drop off your empty six-packs for the MGs to recycle and grow more plants for you to give away next month.
