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Think Green
 Category |
: Family |
 Times Read |
: 106 |
 Date |
: 28 July 2008 07:00 |
by: Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes
This month, our theme is . Spring is just around the corner. Even though there is still snow on the ground in many parts of the country, here in the South our daffodils have already begun to bloom. You too, can enjoy a little bit of spring indoors. Use your green thumb to try planting some seeds in a terrarium or forcing some bulbs.
Did you know that the shamrock, or three-leafed clover, is a sacred plant in Ireland because it symbolizes the rebirth of spring? Check your local nurseries. Many will carry shamrocks on or around St. Patricks Day, March 17th.
Speaking of St. Patricks Day, children love fables of leprechauns. In Celtic folktales, ornery leprechauns were notorious for the tricks they used to protect their pots of gold.
Here, weve included our own concoction, fit for any leprechaun.
March is the 100th anniversary of Theodor Seuss Geisels (Dr. Seuss) birthday. Celebrate by reading your favorite Dr. Seuss books with your family. Do you like green eggs and ham?
Project: Forcing Spring Bulbs
Bring a bit of Nature indoors. You can force hyacinth, paper whites, crocus, and tulip bulbs to bloom by placing them in a shallow bowl filled with gravel.
1. Bury the bottom half of the bulb in the gravel.
2. Add just enough water to cover the stones.
3. Place the bowl in a cool dark place for three weeks.
4. When green shoots emerge, move the bowl to a sunny window. Soon fragrant blooms will appear.
Recipe: Leprechaun Limeade
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 10-20 Mint leaves
- Cup Lime Juice (3-5 limes)
- 4 Cups Cold Water
- 1 Drop Green Food Coloring (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine the first 3 ingredients. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. (This can be done on the stovetop or in the microwave).
2. Remove from heat. Once the mixture has cooled, remove the mint leaves from the sugar syrup.
3. In a 2-quart pitcher, combine the syrup, lime juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Add food coloring, if desired. Serve over ice. Just for fun, garnish with shamrocks.
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