The Sweet Smell of Spring

The scent of lilacs is everywhere.  Their sweet aroma lingers even inside the house.  The tulips and daffodils are all just about done and it’s still a couple of weeks before it’s safe to plant my vegetables and flowers. 

We plan to transplant eight more maples along the front of the house.  [...]

Readying the Vegetable Patch

I’m dead tired.

I got up this morning and after downing a couple of cups of coffee, I took the seedlings I’d planted in larger containers, out of the living room and back into the sunroom.  It was cold last night and I was afraid they’d get too cold and die.  We can’t have that [...]

Nervous Nellie

I’m such a Nervous Nellie right now.  Some of the seedlings seem to be doing well while others are a bit of a disappointment.  I spent a lot of money on these seeds and I’d like for them to flourish.  The temperature isn’t helping either.  It’s not consistent.  One day, it’s warm – the next, [...]