Changing weather can only mean one thing: March is coming. This month represents the bridge between winter and spring and is announcing the transition.  Sometimes, it can be frustrating when March surprises you with the bad winter weather when you were hoping for the start of spring. But don’t forget that it sometimes has to get worse before it gets better.  March is the last month of winter, offering promises of warmer weather and good times ahead.  The birth flower Daffodil helps to celebrate March births and the coming of spring with its trumpet-shaped blossom in cheery shades of yellow, white, or orange.  As the only March flower of the month, these early spring beauties are full of meaning and celebrated worldwide. As they represent hope, global organizations sometimes use the daffodil as the logo of cancer charities. 

With their cheery and inspiring trumpet-like blossoms, daffodils symbolize rebirth, luck, and prosperity. These opportunities for self-reflection often inspire creativity, which leads to new beginnings, renewal, and, ultimately, happiness. Such happiness can lead to new chances for prosperity.  The daffodils emerging each spring are such a comforting sight because they're the color of fluffy, newly hatched chicks and honey sunlight pouring through the windows after a gray rain. Bring these buttery lemon hues into a room, and you'll find they have an equally soothing effect-- especially when paired with sugar-white flowers.

March is an opportunity to focus on the joy of spring and the planting of new flowers. Now is the time to start planning your yard and garden flowers. Ohio is fortunate to have such diverse plants. Planning and planting flowers can be a therapeutic and rewarding experience, especially when those first blossoms emerge.

March Madness is also known for basketball and merriment. Depending on the cycle, March honors and celebrates many occasions, such as Ramadan, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Holi, St. Patrick's Day, Lent, and Easter. Sharpen up your tools and get ready for spring. What's your favorite way to welcome spring and celebrate March?