Spring Sprung

 

We seem to have actually got through the worst of winter, now that it is April 9th. We are looking at a week of 60's and even an 80 degrees (predicted for Wednesday). It's been a busy time. Actually getting out in the yard. 

I put up a privacy screen on our deck. It's kind of nice not to see the neighbors. Nothing personal, but like Shrek, we like our privacy. 

Yesterday involved a trip to the local big box store for some red mulch to try to eliminate more (very pesky) mowing down in the lower garden. We'll fill all the spaces between the raised beds with mulch. Voila. Less mowing. 

Last week's downed tree branch...

is firewood for fall of 2024

thanks to our new battery powered chainsaw.

I went on a nine mile run yesterday in shorts. It's been a long age since that's been possible.

Because of this activity, today promises to move a bit more slowly. And yet, carrots, kale, arugula, and possibly snow-peas are going in. Given what things looked like a week ago, this is a bit of a shock.

The garlic that we planted last fall is showing. That's been a bit of a surprise three years running now. It just doesn't seem like it would work, sticking a clove in the ground in October, and seeing green pop up in April. And yet, it does happen.

Anyhoo: Time marches on.