Calendar for March 1st, 2011

St. David’s Day

This day commemorates the patron saint of Wales, St. David, who was born in the sixth century at Henfynw, Cardigan. His symbol is the leek, which is said to have protected him in combat and was worn by his countrymen to distinguish them from their Saxon enemies during battle. In honor of St. David, plant a bulb of aromatic leek as soon as the ground can be worked.