Planting a garden takes planning, but it will be worth the effort!

We've all had Spring fever for at least two weeks now --- ever since Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow earlier this month.  We normally love winter!  We take advantage of all the fun outdoor activities it brings and don't mind the constant view of a heavy white blanket of snow outside the window. However, this winter is a different story.  After more snow days than I care to remember, water leaks in the house due to the ice dams on the roof, an insurance claim, a snow plow bill that will break the bank, weeks of bone chilling cold, the utter inability to play outside due to the now thick sheet of ice that has formed on top of the snow, and the excitement of seeing Snow Drops bulbs peeking out of the frozen ground, we are ready for the colors of Spring!  I'm willing to bet many of you are too!
My idea for this post was to help you and your children combat Spring Fever by providing instruction on planning a garden.  In doing research on how to plan a garden, I came across a wonderful guest post on a blog I follow. Welcome to Normal blogger, Caitlin Wray covered the topic so well and from such a unique point of view, that I had to share it with all of you.  Her post, Planning a Simple Sensory Garden by Caitlin, includes detailed instructions on how to plan for a garden for all eight of your senses.  Yes, you did read that correctly --- all eight.  This plan goes beyond sight, sound, smell, taste and touch and includes your vestibular, proprioceptive and interoceptive senses.  Intrigued?  Didn't even know you had those senses?  Well, check out her plan that is in her words "full of sensory experiences for your child. It's purposeful, therapeutic time spent together with nature. What better way to welcome spring?"

Thanks Caitlin!

Do you have any helpful tips on planning a garden?  What are your favorite flowers and plants to plant and why?