Sunday, April 22, 2018

Sunshine...

The weather was super warm, the sun was shining, and I was busy.  
 I started quite a few of my seeds.  I tried some new things; strawberry spinach, artichokes, cabbage, califlower, and cutting celery.  I planted more lettuce and peas in the greenhouse.  A few weeks ago I started some lettuce, bok choy, and spinach.  Most of it came up. I think some of my seeds are past their prime, as I notice one the of lettuce strains didn't germinate.  The strawberry bed is ready for the plants I ordered.  I also planted some potatoes.  They should do fine since the ones I put in the worm bin won't stop trying to grow.
 Today I heard my first frog.  It is somewhere in this mud puddle.  I could have kissed it.  Not because I'm looking for prince charming (I already found him), but to celebrate spring is finally here.

 My husband is working on a large wood project in the barn.  This means scrap lumber.  I made three bird houses out of leftover wood.  Two chickadee houses and one robin house.  I took down my bumblebee/chipmunk house and put up the little house I made last year. They need stained, but I'm happy with the results.  For scraps they turned out pretty good. 
It was a busy weekend.  I was overjoyed to get out and enjoy the sunshine. The greenhouse was in the 100 degree range.  It was like a sauna.  Hopefully, I will get some tenants in my new housing development.  How many bird houses do you have?  Are you planting anything new in your vegetable garden?

7 comments:

  1. The sun came out for us too so we have been planting potatoes and sowing seeds. Those are very desirable properties for some lucky birds.

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  2. Sunshine, especially after a looooonnng winter, is a cure for all ills, in my book! We had two beautiful spring days this weekend but the rain is to come back tomorrow. Oh well...
    I haven't planted a thing in my garden yet, but my parents next door have, and my dad reported last evening that his radishes are peeping through!

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  3. It was a spring day here on Sunday and our walk to the lake let us see all the woodland wildflowers. Nice work on those critter houses.

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  4. I had 54 made and placed as of this last weekend. I want to put more, but don't think I would get much action.

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  5. Yay for spring! Don’t you love “scraps?” Your birdhouses look great.

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  6. I love your bird houses. I am so glad you had nice sunny weather.
    I don't have a single bird house. I do have two bat houses, but I don't ever look to see if they have occupants.
    I love that you heard a frog. There is something special about hearing your first frog of spring. Have a wonderful week.

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  7. I'm looking forward to sunshine and warmer days! Love your bird houses and I hope you have tenants soon.

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