Yesterday we took down the shamrocks and put up the giant Easter eggs and spring themed buoys. Easter is a little over two weeks away. Can you believe it?
I put on my snowsuit and went for a bike ride yesterday and immediately realized it was a mistake. Did I turn around? No.
When I was done though I made myself a cup of hot chocolate and thawed out for a bit.
It’s still pretty chilly around {mid 30’s} but some days when the sun is shining it seems warmer.
The snow is finally gone!
And the tulips we planted {to sell in bouquets} are starting to pop through the soil.
I’m excited for the spot alongside the house this summer. I plan on keeping it simple. Pole beans for the trellises, tulips then peonies down below and that’s it.
Neat and tidy. Just the way I like it.
The backyard is looking a bit shabby right now.
The grass is all matted {thanks to all that snow!} but I bet in about a month or so it will look pretty stinkin’ fantastic.
Especially because by then the HH will have built all my raised garden beds and I’ll be ready to get some cold weather seeds planted.
The space I’m looking forward to the most this year though, is in front of the studio.
Hopefully by this time next month the concrete will be gone, a new brick walkway {from the street to the door} will be in place and grass seed will be planted all around.
Once that’s done, it will be time for the HH to build me some window boxes. 🙂
Yesterday I planted a flat of rhubarb seeds. If I get 12 plants from 2 packets of seeds I planted I’ll be thrilled.
Rhubarb seeds are kind of cool looking, don’t you think?
In other news, the flat of peppers I planted a week ago still aren’t up yet. But that’s how peppers are. SLOW.
I used to get antsy about how long they would take but not anymore. They’ll make their appearance when they’re ready.
The English lavender I planted is still doing really well.
And so are the chives.
I love this time of year!
There is always so much possibility when it comes to starting a new year of gardening and I never get tired of it.
The next thing on the garden agenda is to get the tomato seeds started. But that won’t happen for a few more weeks. I guess I’ll have to find something to keep me busy until then. 😉
Here’s to another glorious day in Maine.
Have a good one,
~Mavis
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