It was a heat wave this weekend. We got up to 51 degrees on Sunday. Ella knew as soon as I poured my coffee that we were headed to the porch. It was wonderful. I looked through my gardening catalogs and tried to envision what could be under the snow. As you can see in front is a new addition to my garden. I have forever wanted an old tool box for a planter. I found the perfect one in an antique shop. Of course the poor shopkeeper was using it for a display of old spice containers. It took him a while to get it taken down. It is perfect for keeping Ella's pinecones from falling off of the front. I can't wait to fill it with flowers.
Don't be fooled by my warm sunny porch. There is still plenty of snow out there. We seem to be getting 3 or more inches every night, despite the fact that the weatherman never mentioned it.
I tried to get into the greenhouse, but there is too much ice in front. I just opened the top door and filled my nose with the scent of warm earth. It will do for another week, but sooner or later I need get in there.
Every year I am in charge of making dinner rolls for the officer's banquet. I enjoy spending the day making bread. I make a super big batch, so there is plenty for people to take home and a few for us to bring back. There is something so fulfilling about making bread. Sorry, no photos of the finished product. Just know it was a successful day of bread making.
I was not as successful in my annual bird count. I didn't have any sunflower seeds. This made a big impact on my count. I think last year I had about 20-30 chickadees. This year I had a whopping 2. My two white breasted nuthatches made sure they were counted. I also have at least one downy woodpecker every year. I did finally get some seeds today. Not in time for the count, but I'm sure the birds don't mind.
We hit the 50's, so I have high hopes that spring is around the corner. I hope others had a more successful bird count.
Woohoo! Spring is coming!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, 51! That would be lovely. We're supposed to get to 37 by midweek, which will be nice. I only hope the snow doesn't all melt at once, though. That would be a problem. I love your bird feeder, I think its the cutest one I've ever seen. I can't get to my greenhouse either, too much snow. But I bet you enjoyed your time on the porch!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a heatwave:) Oh the smell of earth I miss it too. Love the planter tool box. Oh your porch still looks inviting and with the heatwave it would be a nice place to park for me:) Hug B
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous-- we're hitting 35 today.... 35 ABOVE zero for a change.
ReplyDeleteSaw flocks of ducks on Sunday, a sure sign. I dug a trench yesterday to redirect the thaw in my drive, it is already 33 today.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve that heat wave!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSpring never skips her turn! It will be there...we have some this week and I'm gonna enjoy all the sunshine I can, XOXO
ReplyDeleteSounds like spring is on it's way to you WOOHOO ! We are getting a lot of sunshine now and the temps are warming up more snow is melting more each day . Oh home made bread YUMMY ! Thanks for sharing . Have a good week !
ReplyDeleteYour biscuit making looks great so I am certain they must be the best in the county !
ReplyDeleteHow great for you to get some porch sitting weather ~ despite the snow .
Baking bread sounds like a lovely way to spend a snowy day! Just thinking about the scent of warm earth makes me dream about spring.
ReplyDeleteThis: "There is something so fulfilling about making bread." Yes!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you had a heat wave. Your bread was wonderful. I love your tool box.
ReplyDeleteI think it will look so pretty on your porch filled with flowers.
I am so glad you got to have a warm day. Good things are coming.