For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. Song of Solomon 2:11
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The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtle dove is heard in our land. Song of Solomon 2: 12
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I watch my garden beds after they are sown, and think how one of God’s exquisite miracles is going on beneath the dark earth out of sight. I never forget my planted seeds. Celia Thaxter (1835 -1894)
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These are lovely! Welcome spring! Thanks for joining us.