Would you believe that winter is taking its leave and spring is “busting out all over” at Finlandia Gardens. Daffodils were rising above ground in late February, crocuses are now in bloom, and we have “spring in our step” as we tidy up the grounds.

The play is about to begin and you are invited. Like the raising of a child, each day shows progress in the development of spring. Early spring can have setbacks but, as we know, the growing seasons move forward relentlessly until the final days of autumn.

Tulips planted late last fall will soon begin to rise to the occasion of spring Buds on our flowering trees and shrubs are swelling and will burst in colorful splendor in the months ahead. Will there be winter damage due to the frigid temperatures this past winter? We hope not, as we did prepare some vulnerable plants with winter wraps.

New Master Gardeners are coming to the center and we plan some interesting improvements in the coming season.

We will again make small garden plots available for a nominal fee and these should be reserved as soon as possible. Some new items of interest to young people will be in evidence in addition to our Little Free Library.

The Finnish Center landscape is a great place for a walk in spring and many seating areas are available for a rest. Our gift shop has a number of sale items for your consideration. Friday night Lenten dinners are also available with music from our house orchestra. Donations of garden or wood shop material are greatly appreciated.

Come and see all that is happening at your Finnish community center.

Please support these friends of Finlandia Gardens:

• Angelo's Landscape Supplies, Inc.
• Complete Battery Source/Detroit
• Fendt Building Supply/Farmington Hills
• Home Depot/Northville
• Jimmy John's/33177 W. 8 Mile Rd., Livonia
• Ram Masonry
• The Weingartz Company
• Northville Lumber Co.