ticks that have accumulated around the property over the winter (as I went further afield, I dreamed of putting together a nice number of bonfire piles), and to getting the closer-in beds planted in flowers. The "house" veggies -- those not planted in the field itself, but rather planted around the Hornet's Nest -- are sprouting in the garden window. and should be ready for planting in a week or two. The first wildflowers of the season are happily basking in the sun, and the water is flowing nicely. There's plenty of work to do, but the ground is soft and moist and the world seems welcoming, forgiving, and gentle.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
A Beautiful Day
Today was a beautiful spring day, sunny and warm - a welcome taste of what's to come, though this weekend the weather service is calling for snow again! As Jerry says, one day it will just be summer. That day has definitely not arrived yet, and there's still a nip in the air. Today was dedicated to burning some of the brush and s
ticks that have accumulated around the property over the winter (as I went further afield, I dreamed of putting together a nice number of bonfire piles), and to getting the closer-in beds planted in flowers. The "house" veggies -- those not planted in the field itself, but rather planted around the Hornet's Nest -- are sprouting in the garden window. and should be ready for planting in a week or two. The first wildflowers of the season are happily basking in the sun, and the water is flowing nicely. There's plenty of work to do, but the ground is soft and moist and the world seems welcoming, forgiving, and gentle.
ticks that have accumulated around the property over the winter (as I went further afield, I dreamed of putting together a nice number of bonfire piles), and to getting the closer-in beds planted in flowers. The "house" veggies -- those not planted in the field itself, but rather planted around the Hornet's Nest -- are sprouting in the garden window. and should be ready for planting in a week or two. The first wildflowers of the season are happily basking in the sun, and the water is flowing nicely. There's plenty of work to do, but the ground is soft and moist and the world seems welcoming, forgiving, and gentle.
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