Spring Plans

 With March less than a week away and a warm up arriving, it is time to make some spring plans.  I am looking forward to a new season.  Bet most of you who live in the northern hemisphere are feeling the same.

   At the top of my list of plans is getting this puppy trained.  He is 7 months old and growing fast.  He officially starts class in two weeks.  Will he be perfect after six sessions?  Most likely not.  Hopefully though he will be on his way. :)!!

These heirloom seed packets caught my attention while shopping at our local Dollar General Market last week.  Had to bring them home with me.  Time to get some things for the garden started.

Drawing these flowers got me planning a painting...

 and also finishing this one!

Well these are just a few spring plans.  Are you making some too.  Please share!  Have a great week

Hugs

Debbie

"Make plans by seeking advice;"   Prov. 20:18a (NIV)

Sow

 It is the time of the year when I begin to sow seeds for the coming season.  Discovered a different method on You Tube...they call it "winter sowing"

 

All you need are a few plastic jugs and some seed starter mix...scissors and a roll of duct tape or painter's tape (I used the latter).

You cut the jugs in half except for leaving the part where the handle is located intact.  That way you have created a hinge.   Cut a few holes in the bottom for drainage.  Place your soil mix to a depth of about 4" high and plant your seeds in the mix and water gently.  Then tape around the cut sides with your duct or painter's tape.  Put the lid back on the top and place the jugs in a sunny spot in your garden.  The video suggested that perennials should be started in January through March so they have time to germinate and harden to the cold and warmth.  Annuals and herbs you may want to start later closer to spring.  Tomatoes and peppers were not recommended for winter sowing because they need warmer temperatures to grow.  I have chosen to experiment with hollyhock, lupine, and foxglove as well as chives and basil.

  Will let you all know if this works out.  It is always fun to try something new.  Like the idea of starting seeds early but not having to find a place indoors for the containers. 

 

Well, wishing everyone a happy start to spring.  It officially arrives the 19th but today feels as if it may already be here. 

Hugs

Debbie

P.S.  Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."  2 Cor: 9:6 (NIV)

Overwhelmed

How many of you feel a wee bit overwhelmed with the return of nice weather?

Yes, it is wonderful not to have to wear a coat and boots.  Great awaking to the sound of bird song out the window.

Lovely to sip morning coffee enjoying the garden after a long winter nap.

All of these make the season of spring welcome.

However, I find myself running from task to task.  Torn between taking time to capture what is blooming...

to preparing the garden for more blooms.

Then there is the indoor chores that need finished.  Seems like when the sun starts shining and the days grow longer one seems to see how much dirt clings to nooks and crannies that have gone unnoticed during the colder months.

Ah such is life at this time of the year.  

Perhaps I need to take a lesson from these two...sit a spell and quietly accept that not everything must be done at once.  There is no reason why some things cannot wait.

 Maybe visit the swing...

"Look Up" and enjoy God's Amazing Sunrise.

Guess I found the cure for being overwhelmed.

How about you?  Do you have a cure too?  Hope you will share. 

Have a blessed week!

Hugs

Debbie

"He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. he restores my soul." Psalm 23:2 (NIV)

Lovely March Day

 It was such a lovely March Day to be outdoors.   Who can resist sunshine and blue skies?  

  Spotted this blue squill blooming amidst last year's garden debris.  It made me smile.  Such a tiny flower but in no time the entire garden will be bursting with little spring bulbs. 

Speaking of gardening - these seed packets called to me from their rack at our local store.  Yes, it is a bit soon to start planting outdoors.  Not so, though for getting a head start inside.  I will find a sunny window and plant a few seeds.  Hope that will help the wait :)!!

Thought this rosy sky made a great end to a lovely March day. 

Have a blessed week!  

Hugs

Debbie

"But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."  Romans 8:25 (NIV)