I was so distracted by holiday preparations that I forgot to aim any energy at my nemesis, Winter. The cookies are shared (and our reserve is nearly gone), the presents are given and received, the tree was packed up two days ago. And yesterday it suddenly hit me. A growling, impatient, tangible dislike of this season.
Thanks to a prank (thoughtful as it was) by my mom, I am on the mailing list for just about every gardening/landscaping catalog. They've started to arrive. I've started to drool.
Due to the nation-wide tomato blight, we'll have to move our crop for the year. The fungus may still be active, so... We'll have tomatoes in the side garden. We'll put the cucumber and squash in the tomato bed.
I harvested a bunch of seeds in the fall. Did you see me picking the head off of a dying red snapdragon flower in public? I think I'll have to sit on my hands for several more weeks. And then, I'll rip open seed packets and sit on the floor, enjoying the smell of potting soil. Mmmmm...
I just explored the Sinki archives and found this post. It looks like early January is my tipping point.
Gardening pals, got any plans yet?
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As previously discussed, I don't know what I'm getting with my yard, but I do know my spring (and possibly fall, depending on what pops up)will be spent digging!
And possibly renting a rototiller.
I'm hoping to actually get the veggie garden IN this year, what with the newest addition to our household and all. I'm feeling a bit overwhelemed these days.
The plan is to add some soil to our existing plot and instead of turning by hand, rent a fancy-shmancy machine to do the work. Beyond that? Probably make it to the Farmer's Market in May to buy some plants and hopefully be on our way.
Happy planning!
As soon as I saw your post about the winter blahs, I immediately thought of seeds before reading your second paragraph!
Eeek, I think I'm wimping out this year, and I'm only going to do some zinnias. My mind is on other things. ;) I have more sunflower seeds if you are interested.
I'm still waiting for my park catalog. tapping my fingers. Forgot to get the mail today so maybe it's in there just waiting for me...
good thing English Gardens is two blocks away. Bugs and I have walked there twice this week just to get the fresh smell!!!
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