The weekend started out with some serious cleaning, inside and out. I continued my spring cleaning frenzy and wiped down the inside logs with orange Pledge. I feel better having that yearly project finished. Then Ella and I move outside for some serious raking. Although half the lawn is still covered in snow I like raking in increments. Otherwise it is a huge undertaking. Then I filled my gardening basket with all sorts of spring goodies and went outside.
Do you like my cork labels? They are working great in my little seed starting kit. I also took some scraps and tried to make a garden trug to wash my veggies. I don't hold much hope of it lasting through the season. Still, I saw the plans and had to give it a try.
My tomatoes, dahlias, pumpkins, melons, and marigolds are up and waiting to be planted. For now I will slowly harden them with little trips out to the greenhouse to enjoy sunshine. I don't think it will be much longer before the weather is good enough for them to spend the night out there.
Everything is cleaned out. All the tools are ready. Plans are made and remade. Seeds are started. Now I have to wait patiently. We are supposed to get a blizzard tomorrow. I'm not too disappointed. Spring is getting closer every day.
Wonderful post. Glad to hear that the upcoming blizzard is not dampening your spirits. Spring is getting closer every day indeed.
ReplyDeleteI like your raised beds! They look like they'd be so much easier to keep tidy than my garden that is just plowed into the ground...the grass creeps in at the edges all the time. Happy gardening!
ReplyDeleteI tell myself it's better for the plants and trees.... Peoples houses don't flood if the thaw comes slowly... but oh how I hunger for spring. . But Bruno, Ripley and I hit the woods twice a day regardless. At least there are no ticks-- right?~?~? Love your seedlings.
ReplyDeleteYou are all prepared!
ReplyDeleteOh your post is reminding me to keep planning despite our still cold weather. I need to get some raised beds I this year. I like the way you recycled the cork !
ReplyDeleteI could say...if you build it, Spring will come:-D Great post, XOXO
ReplyDeleteGrea idea on the cork labels,way better than plastic.
ReplyDeleteIt's all good! Your garden trug looks pretty sturdy to me! You are way ahead of me with cleaning out the beds...
ReplyDeleteOh it looks so nice. I don't think there isn't anything nicer than having garden beds all ready for seedlings.
ReplyDeleteIt looks all so nice. I am glad you have spring.
Definitely! Spring is just a couple of blocks away!!
ReplyDeleteOh I may be as excited as you are just seeing what is to come. I am so happy your Japaneses Maple survived it is going to be a grand old tree some day.
ReplyDeleteHave fun planning it is pouring ran here oops I mean freezing rain here. Yes Spring is almost here. Hug B