Here is an update of one of our most popular posts:
The 17th of March is her Saint's Day, which she shares with St. Patrick. "Fine weather on her feast day meant it was time to begin spring planting." This may also explain why we think St. Patrick's Day is the traditional day for early spring crop sowing -- especially peas -- even though St. Pat has nothing to do with gardening.
She lived from 626 to 659. According to Catholics Online, "Gertrude was a mystic, gifted with visions. She befriended the Irish saints Foillian and Ultan." You can read more about her life here.
Let's reclaim the day for St. Gertrude and wear your green proudly in memory of her love for gardening and for cats!
Let's reclaim the day for St. Gertrude and wear your green proudly in memory of her love for gardening and for cats!
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