A welcome sight this morning after days of clouds, cold and rain.
Tag: Spring garden
Loss or opportunity in the garden?
I spent the day dodging rain showers and digging up the remains of perennials that did not survive. Perhaps the long Winter, last years lack of rain, disease?
This Butterfly Bush will not bloom in front of Rabbit Run Cottage this Summer to attract Swallowtails….
I think a visit to the garden center just over in the next little town is in order. I have some spots opened up in the garden.
What a great opportunity!
Working on the garden corners
One pot at a time.
Scented Geraniums for this old clay pot.
In the greenhouse
Feathering the nest
We have been busy fluffy up the garden.
Strawberries, and new Asparagus planted in the kitchen garden.
The compost has been added to the raised beds.
Uncovering all the perennial beds…slowly the garden is shaping up.
Objects of my affection
Brass garden hose sprayers….a useful collection.
Heirloom Tomatoes
Seedlings are growing quickly now.
A Day In The Garden
Not one moment of the day was wasted yesterday.
The first– truly warm, sunshine filled day…after the longest Winter.
Yes, I’ll have another–thank you.
Working in the greenhouse
Seedlings are being placed into peat pots to continue growing.
This is more enjoyment then work!
Who wants to help mix the fish emulsion? The first organic feeding for the greenhouse today!
On the edge of Spring…
April has produced more snow than any other month this Winter!
I don’t take many bird photographs, but I couldn’t resist the puffed up Robins perched in the snowy branches.
Hang on little birds, Spring is arriving soon!
down to earth digs 