Spring

Spring is definitely here. I spent over two hours in the garden clearing the flower beds and planning what I would put in the few bar spots. Tomatoes are definitely are requirement. Last year was the first time that I was able to plant vegetables in nearly twenty years because we never had a sunny enough spot. After much agonizing over the decision, we had an overgrown cedar hedge removed and now I could plant tomatoes and roses- what a combination. Love fresh tomatoes from the garden. Might even try a heritage tomato this year. Need to get to the nursery and get those seeds planted indoors now and if I have extra plants, they can be given away.

I found a pansy blooming this afternoon and not an icicle pansy which I would have expected. Love these days when I can get out and just dig, prune, fertilize and plan the garden. Feels good to be moving out doors and love the results. The robins were happy digging for worms. Last Sunday, saw a hawk in a neighbours tree, hard to believe that we are almost in the centre of the city.

I also make cards with the photos of the garden. Too early to get the camera out but the daffodils look like they will be ready to reveal their blooms any time.

Amazing what has been hiding under the snow.