Have you noticed daffodils blooming in the median strip of Old Keene Mill Road?  And the Blue Star Memorial designation (in honor of members of the military service) of Keene Mill Road as well as the Blue Star Memorial plaque and flower bed near the entrance to Daventry? Or daffodils and other flowers blooming by the Welcome to Springfield sign on Backlick Road?  Or the fresh flowers put in weekly at the Richard Byrd Library?  Well, the same local group is responsible for these things and other community activities such as holding flower shows, collecting aluminum cans and helping inspire young gardeners at Crestwood School:  our own local garden club, the Springfield Acres Garden Club, which meets monthly at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh Parkway in Springfield.  Generally the meetings (covering diverse topics from lawn care to raptors and including great lunches) are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m., September through May.  (Some months the date needs to change to accommodate holidays.)  For information on joining this fun and worthwhile group, contact Gayle Parsons at gparsons3@cox.net