Jane Clute

We were at a grocery store in Charlotte recently and spotted a pretty little shamrock plant that was crying, “Buy me, buy me” – only it and its companions didn’t have care tags.

At long last, my Lenten roses are starting to bud, and I actually found two small blooms that were quickly confiscated for our kitchen counter – along with a couple of dark, purplish blue, old-fashioned hyacinths that used to live at Pop’s.

Don’t know a soul who wouldn’t like to bring a little spring indoors, especially with a winter like we’ve been having.

How long has it been since you've had a serious talk with your houseplants? I'm often guilty of neglecting to do so until company is coming or we're having folks over for dinner or a plant just up and kicks the bucket.

In case you haven't heard, it's official now. We're having another drought. Nobody should have to tell you it's dry around here. If you doubt my word, quit watering your pansies or try to dig a hole or pull up some weeds.