Spring?...are you there?

Pretty sure the 21st marked the official first day of Spring.  Now that being said I am not unrealistic and do not expect 80 degrees with clear skies.  However a bit of climatic compensation is in order.  Forecast puts a few upcoming evenings back into the thirties...brrr.  My plants will once again be hauled back into the shed for the cold nights ahead.  Hibiscus really don't like to be too far into the 50 degree range for any amount of time.  They are however somewhat hardened so dipping into the 'chillies' isn't an issue if it's short amounts of time.  Just when I thought things were warming up Mother Nature reminds me who is really in charge.  Easter is approaching and regardless of cold evenings the days are bringing sunshine and blue skies which makes for a happy plants' day.  Seafood in this area is in full swing with Oysters and Crawfish on the menu.  Firing up the boiling pot outside with some family and friends is really amazing.  Fill up the ice coolers with beverages, get some corn, potatoes and live Crawfish and go at it!  When boiling is done I love the flavor that the corn cobs and little potatoes have absorbed.  Baked or on the half-shell are both great ways to enjoy fat gulf Oysters.  One good way to cook them outside on open flames/grills is to shuck properly and set the 'cup' shell directly on the grill.  Small dollop of butter a pinch of herbs and a squirt of fresh lemon will set that baby on the path to delicious.  When the Oyster is good and bubbling in the newly added juices, remove from the flame and add some hot sauce (if you dare) to that tasty treat and enjoy!