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Happy Spring!
Last week was the vernal equinox, the official start of spring. Dare I mention that we had snow flurries this morning?
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Dying eggs is a big deal this time of year. Whether you dye them for Easter or Ostara or just because it’s fun I have to wonder if part of the reason for dying eggs is just to put some color into the landscape.
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In warmer climates there are native breeds of chickens that lay eggs of different colors. If you think about the climates in places like the Ukraine, famous for their egg dying techniques, winters are longer and springs can be pretty grey.
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There are signs that spring may indeed show up after this very hard winter.
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We have had quite a lot of melt (honest). There was running water in the creek and I even saw a minnow swim by in the icy water.
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This year we blessed our eggs for the strength to hold on through the thaw. It may still be awhile, but it’s coming.