I am really enjoying having the windows open and feeling the breezes blow. The curtains are rustling in the wind and my 2 cats are perched on the chest below the window, mesmerized by the birds singing outside.

Soon the nests and the birdhouses beneath the deck rafters will be full of growing families, adding more life to the backyard.

What will my contribution be this year? Well, I always enjoy planting a large basket with peppermint and lemon verbena. It makes a great tasting iced tea. And another container needs to be replenished with the best fresh basil and sage plants that I can find. Last, but not least, my husband and I have to start the tomato patch soon. I know that I can't complete the tasks by myself, but that won't keep me from trying to do what I can.

I hope everyone is planning their own garden, their own personal growth during this time when we receive the gifts nature shares with us at this time.

Debbie :Typing: