analysis: The Day We Test Whether Spring Will Be Coming Soon

Will spring be coming or not

Notes:

• The Punxsutawney Hog:
  did you know today is Groundhog Day – it is also the Super Bowl day; but that’s for later – let’s get back to the groundhog since the event will occur earlier in the day.
• We are talking about early morning when Punxsutawney Phil (groundhog)) will emerge from his winter hibernation in Punxutamwny, PA. According to tradition, if he sees his shadow, we have another six weeks of winter; and Punxsutawney Phil will go back into hibernation. If he doesn’t see his shadow, then early spring has arrived.
• It is an early tradition that has evolved over time from early colonial settlers. Thousands from around the area come to celebrate the day with food, music and games. But no matter what Punxsutawney Phil will predict, we officially have 6 weeks of winter before spring arrives. Punxsutawney Phil may go back into hibernation, but you need to begin your pre-spring planning for both home and garden.
• INFO: groundhog day events
  INFO: quick summary of groundhog day
  INFO: where is Punxsutawney, PA
• National coverage:
  will there be national coverage of Punxsutawney Phil? Probably not! There will be some local press coverage when they pull Punxsutawney Phil out of hibernation. But the event will end quickly and Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction will be recorded in history.
• The Groundhog Day celebration began on Friday and will continue through the weekend as locals and approximately 20,000 visitors from around the area come to celebrate the event. Consider it a mid-winter festival for the family. And for those who will not be able to attend, a few groundhog cookies or cakes would be the right treat to bring a smile to your kids.
• INFO: tips for perfect groundhog day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
  INFO: other groundhog celebrations – this one in Woodstock, Illinois
• Where to next:
  the event winds down after Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction. But one of the biggest mid-winter events is about to start up – the 54th Super Bowel.
• So no matter what the hog predicts, we still have six more weeks of winter to enjoy. Yes, football officially ends this evening but baseball spring training begins. And then we have the March madness of college basketball that is gearing up. Plus skiing in the hills; ice skating on the lake. So there is plenty of events over the next six weeks that make mid-winter a fun season to enjoy.
• INFO: Need to Start Thinking About the Super Bowl (same win)

Final Observation:

Six more weeks of Winter or early spring – that is what Punxsutawney Phil will predict. But not matter, it’s time to think about spring and what landscape changes you are going to make in your yard and garden. So bookmarked our center for upcoming posts for spring planting and care.

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