What’s your favourite thing about the new season? It’s a season that’s so full of life, growth and beauty to discover and share with our kids.
There are so many awesome things about spring, but these are my personal top 5:
Warmer Weather
We can say goodbye to the icy winter and enjoy a more moderate transition before a hot summer kicks in.
Blossoms & New Shoots
Trees begin to blossom and beautiful colours brighten the landscape. New leaf shoots emerge and the grass begins to turn green once again.
More Daylight
The days are naturally becoming longer and we also turn the clocks back an hour following the Spring equinox.
Happiness
After a dreary winter, sunlight is the best remedy! Sun exposure increases the release of serotonin in the brain, which boosts the mood. Sunlight also reduces melatonin during the day and increases it at night to allow for a better night’s sleep.
Fresh Spring Produce
Oh yum…. so many of our favourite fruits & vegetables start to come into abundance right now! Keep your eyes open for these varieties in particular:
| Apple | Banana | Grapefruit | |
| Honeydew Melon | Lemon | Mandarin | |
| Mulberry | Orange | Pineapple | |
| Strawberry | Tangelo | Watermelon | |
| Artichoke | Asparagus | Beansprout | |
| Beetroot | Broccoli | Brussels Sprout | |
| Cabbage | Carrot | Cauliflower | |
| Fennel | Leek | Mushrooms | |
| Onion | Parsnip | Peas | |
| Rhubarb | Silverbeet | Spinach | |
| Sweet Potato | Turnip | Zucchini | |
Enjoy!
