While I do not like all the rain that comes with spring I do love the intensity of the colors that are a product of all this rain. I went outside searching for signs of spring and the colors are just so vibrant and amazing this time of year. I imagine that green cannot get any greener and one day in Heaven I imagine that all the colors may be like this, but even more amazing...all the time!
So here it is...a few signs that I know this cold bitter weather is on its way out at least until next year.
So here it is...a few signs that I know this cold bitter weather is on its way out at least until next year.
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I love my hostas. I especially love the ones that are green with white edging, they always come up last (picture on left). I love that they stay beautifullly green and lush all summer (well as long as the free-range hens don't decide to make salad out of them).
My chives are sprouting! We just made hamburgers yesterday and I clipped a tuft to mix in with the burgers...yum!
My raspberry bushes are starting to spread and grow. My 3 y/o saw this and immediately asked where the red bees (red berries) were at! He remembers picking some for a fresh snack every day last summer.
Yes, I have started the garden. So far I have a small amount of lettuce coming up, spinach is planted as is cilantro, basil and as you see above...sugar snap peas. I began using the "Back to Eden" method of gardening last year and it worked so wonderfully that I plan on continuing it. Want to learn more? HERE is the link to a free video. It is basically the idea of using wood chips (not chemical laden mulch) to control weeds and keep moisture in your garden. I had the most amazing garden last year that was also much less weedy then ever and a joy to work in.
