I can't believe it's almost May! Two more days, my friend, and we will be smack dab in the middle of Spring meandering nicely toward Summer. As I sat here this morning looking out at the fully leafed-out trees, I wondered what holidays or happenings take place in May. Here's what I learned:

• this is National Salad Month
  
• it's also National Barbecue Month and Older Americans Month
  
• the week of May 7 is Wildflower Week
  
• the week of May 21 is Emergency Medical Services Week
  
• special days include Bird day (4th), Mother's day (14th), Love a Tree day (16th), Water a Flower day (30th) and, of course Memorial day (30th)

And, just for good measure, here's a few wacky ones:

• Lumpy Rug day (3rd) allowing celebrants to admire and enjoy a smooth rug.
• Lost Sock Memorial day (9th) celebrates, you guessed it, all those unmatched socks you have in your drawer. Where do those socks go anyway?
• Dance Like a Chicken day (14th) 'nuf said.
• Sun Screen Day (27th) brings awareness about overexposure to the sun.

As President Barlett said in an old West Wing episode, "Oh, I could go on and on and on and on..." There are many ways to celebrate in the month of May. In fact, you could probably even start a few of your own. I personally like knowing that May is Date Your Mate month and that the first Friday in May is No Pants day. Happy Gardening, but be sure to wear your pants when you're out there pulling those weeds. Those mosquitoe bites could get ugly.