The first flower has sprung! Most of the snow in the front yard has melted. The back yard is still snowy but a heat wave of 60 degrees is coming so that should be gone soon. I was working in the front gardens today, mostly pruning and cleaning. After just a couple of hours, I realized that I am out of shape. I cooked up a batch of vegetables in some of my chicken broth and ran it through the blender when the vegetable were tender. Vitamin packed and good for the bones! I am excited that have a lot of work ahead of me and I want to be up for it.
handmade. homegrown. beautiful life 
At last 🙂
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Yes!! It feels so great to be outside:) Thanks Derrick!
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Spring is such a wonderful time of year!
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It is my favorite season!
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I hear you – I was out for the first time 2 days ago. Spent 2 or 3 hours picking up sticks and turning over some of the compost pile and hauling a few wheelbarrows of compost to the vegetable garden. The next day, I felt like an old woman (which I most certainly am not) in my yoga class.
I’m ready, too. Hard, dirty work? Can’t wait – bring it on!
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After I filled the wheelbarrow, i remembered i had to dump it way out back. I dragged it backwards through the snow and slipped every 5 feet, lol. I am so sore already.. doing my yoga tape after I have a cup of tea, otherwise I won’t be able to move tomorrow. Best day in a long time!! I cant wait for more either
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You sound like me in the backyard. I am all enthusiasm and little grace. Not surprised to hear you are a yoga girl, too.
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I love the pretty little crocus, such a harbinger of spring 🙂
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Always a sight for sore eyes!
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And, one more thing – How is it that you, in New England, with snow still on the ground, have a flower before me, here in South Jersey? Granted, I don’t have crocus, but I do have plenty of the earlies. Sheesh.
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You’ve got me laughing! global warming phenomenom? lol
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Lovely to see your flowers springing into bloom! It’s wonderful to get back into gardening after Winter, isn’t it!
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It sure is! The most exciting and rejuvenating time of the year!
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You must be so pleased to actually be able to see the ground! The crocuses look like a wonderful promise of what’s in store for the next few months 🙂
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I am… so amazed at how much better and happier I feel, just getting outside for a couple hours. I didnt realize how glum I was. thanks!
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I like the way the top of your page changes with each of your posts. Looks real nice. Happy spring !
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Thank you! Happy Spring to you too!
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I understand wanting to be fit and up for all that work in the garden. Go for it! 🙂
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I shouldn’t have been so lazy this winter, lol. I say that every year. Thanks! your gardens are looking great, btw. You look so far ahead of us in the Spring department!
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Woohoo, Spring for you too…I thought I heard some one singing outside ;0)
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yes! it is tangibly on its way now and picking up speed. Yayy!
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Oh, how I envy you! In central Maine, at the little house in the big woods, we are still buried in snow.
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A week ago it was snowing. It was really feeling like a lot of winter still ahead. I hope you get a warm snap and this time next week you will find a crocus! Could happen:)
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I don’t know, Cynthia. I think we’re still several weeks away from a crocus. But I will keep my eyes peeled.
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Hi Cynthia,
Last year, I was so eager to be back working in the village flower gardens that I spaded five big flower beds in one day. That’s how I found out what tennis elbow is!
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oh yuck! Good thing it’s raining today..as sore as I am a sunny day outside would be irresistable!
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I love the first blooms of spring! Such a breath of fresh air 🙂
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Me too!! Can’t wait til it really kicks in
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Hooray for the snow melt and the first spring flower! Yippee!
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