ANTICIPATION OF SPRING
I know many of us are waiting
for spring this year. Seems to be taking awhile for most of us this year. Blizzards and snowstorms the first of May is not a good thing for our spring fever. We still have some parts of our yard that are under snow and the fields still have quite a bit of snow. This spring is going to be one of the coldest on record around here. In the Interior part of the state they are still having below zero weather!
So I thought we all could have a little break from the snow and start thinking again about planting your flower garden. Now I probably won't be able to have many flowers this year as it is just too cold. :( I read this article the other day and thought I would pass it along to you.
IN ANTICIPATION OF SPRING
No this is not my garden! :( Just thought I would show you a picture of a neat garden.
What do gardeners do during
the winter? Depending on where you live you anticipate spring and the warmer
day’s ahead and planning your flower garden. Here are some tips for planning
your garden:
·
Take a look at a
few photos of your garden from the past year. Look for areas that need additional
height or interest, places that need to be filled in.
·
Page through
gardening magazines for ideas and inspiration. Take notes on the gardens or
landscapes that catch your eye. Or, tear out the pages and add to an “ideas”
folder.
·
Do you have
thoughts of planning a new flower bed? Cut small photographs of flowers out of
gardening magazines or seed catalogs. Glue or tape them onto your paper to give
yourself a visual.
·
Collect things
for your new garden! Visit your local Goodwill or thrift store for things as
old wooden chairs, crates, old crocks and enamelware pans. They will add to
your garden.
As we await the arrival of
spring, please do not forget about four feathered friends. Keep your
birdfeeders filled and keep fresh water in your birdbath. For colder climates
where temperatures get well below freezing, a heated birdbath is a special
treat.
This is one of my bird feeders waiting for the summer birds to get here. We have lots of winter birds and during the summer our bird populations triples!
From The Country Register of Minnesota
Got a new recipe for fruit tray dip for those of you starting to have your outdoor parties so check it out! Thanks!
