I hope this Monday finds you refreshed and recharged. We had spring-like weather on Saturday, more on the way this week. So exciting! I know it’s been warming up around the country, and I don’t know about you, but I’m really ready. I’m so looking forward to sunshine, warmth and most of all—green.
Yesterday the kids and I turned our kitchen counter into a mini potting shed and planted some seeds. I’m one of those people who love to play in the dirt—always have. As a child I got stuck in the mud one spring due to playing in the dirt. I had to be rescued by a neighbor. She actually had to pull me out of my shoes to return me to solid ground.
This could explain my preference for gardening on the counter—but really, I’m just impatient.
Since I can’t hurry along the official start of spring, I thought it’d be fun to create our own little patch of spring inside and get a head start on the garden. There’s something very satisfying about playing in the dirt (without the risk of getting stuck.) And there’s something even more satisfying about planting a seed and seeing it grow into a vegetable or a flower later in the summer.
The plan this year is to repeat the small vegetable garden in the back yard with tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapeno peppers and green peppers. Last year we tried zucchini but it never did produce a single vegetable, so we’re going to skip that this year. Funny thing about zucchini, you either have too much or none. Where’s the happy medium?
On the patio I love to grow herbs like basil and oregano. And then, I grow a few cutting flowers on the side yard and in pots around the yard. I love to cut fresh flowers and put them in vases or jars around the house. Oooh…I can’t wait! It’s so exciting to know that that process has started.
We also used a few of the million pots from IKEA to plant some grass seed. The pots are sitting on a window sill in my kitchen…but once the grass grows I’ll move them to the fireplace mantle…for a little pop of green. Can’t wait for that either. I have no idea how long it will take for this grass to sprout…but I’m guessing we’ll have green grass inside far before it turns green outside.
So, it’s plain to see, I’m looking forward to spring. As much as I love so many things about winter—fires in the fireplace, knitting, and drinking hot chocolate…I’m ready to go back outside, see green out my windows, and eat something fresh from my garden. But…even though it’s not here yet, just looking forward to spring is fun.
How about you…what are you looking forward to right now?
I just look up from the computer and it is yet again snowing here in Spokane.
I am looking forward to warmer weather and my oldest daughter moving back to the Northwest.
I am very much looking forward to spring and planting flowers. I want to start putting flower pots on top of my cabinets to spice up my kitchen and I can’t wait to do that too.
I am also enjoying the warm weather! The kids and I planted a bunch of flowers this weekend and I can’t wait for them to sprout. Bring on the Spring!
We are having lovely spring like weather. The garden is ready to go and now I just have to wait until it dries out some (had some rain last night) to start planting onions, cabbage, and cauliflower. Next month we will plant the rest of the garden.
This will tell you where my head is at. I thought these were brownies. LOL
I’m looking forward to the snow melting and having the crews start our addition to our home! That and I just love everything about spring. I can’t wait!
We’re all snowed up here in the UK! There has been so much ice & snow in the South West that the council has run out of grit to salt the roads with so they are flying in extra supplies from Germany & Tunisia!!
I think I enjoy every season but always love seeing the first signs of the season change whatever season that might be. as winter turns to Spring, I love seeing the first snowdrops & daffodils starting to peek through the soil & I love the crisp blue skies of early mornings & spring rains that leave the air smelling fresh & earthy…. the sense of new life coming just around the corner is just wonderful! :o)
On an organising note I am really looking forward to finishing sorting out the rest of my house. The books you recommended by Lissanne Oliver & Peter Walsh have really inspired & helped me to get going & stop procrastinating at last! I can see my home office carpet again now for the first time in a year I think!!!!!! And a load of junk was finally taken to the dump on Sunday & it feels SO good! So thankyou for your help in that!
Oh, I can’t wait to start my seeds! It’s too early as I have horrible indoor lighting and they’ll all die before planting time if I start them now.
I’m most anxious to play in the dirt… but I don’t know if that’s because I want to play in the dirt or because the timing works out to be right when I finish student teaching and can finally graduate with my Bachelors Degree!! Win/Win! Either way spring just makes me happy.
I soooo can’t wait for spring..I was just wondering the other day if it would be a good time to start indoor seeds. One way to make it seem a little closer to spring.
Spring…ahh spring. It’s still so far away. Can’t plant flowers until after May long weekend. Trees don’t start to leaf out until May 1st or later. It’s to early to start longing for spring, because if I do then I’ll wish away the next 3 months of my life.
It’s been warm here and melting (for now) and the street has some dry spots so yesterday my daughters wanted to know if they could get their bikes out! Um, no it’s turning cold and will snow a bunch yet. Try asking again April 1. But then only with mitts, a winter coat, and rubber boots.
Love those white pots, Aby!
Okay,
So after reading your post, then clicking on your million pot IKEA link, then clicking on your friends blog, and finding her new purse… I can’t wait to see yours! Please share! :0)
I am soo interested!
rachel
ok – so I’m looking forward to BRR – cold – BRR weather. I’ve had just about enough of the sweltering heat this summer. Mind you, I am thankful to be able to experience the hot hot weather. Victoria has just experienced tragedy beyond measure due to bushfires — so i am thankful and grateful to be alive, and to have a house in which to sit….
i too, am looking forward to continuing my journey into organising – feeling very motivated!!
Liz in Aus.
It snowed here (Estonia) again last week, after month or so (when weather was probably trying to remember what time of year is it), then in Saturday it got warmer and snow started melting and in Monday it smelled like spring is coming… and yesterday it got cold again, so it’s freezing and ice is everywhere. I hope my lavenders will survive it 🙁 Probably should start planting some seeds in case they won’t.
I also looking forward to grow some vegetables. I have a little patch in the garden, where I grow different ones every year, just to experiment. I also have my “Mediterranean corner” as my BF calls it, where I grow tarragon, thyme, sage, hyssop and some annual herbs (ok, perennial ones are mostly growing by themselves and tarragon is constantly plotting to take over garden).
I can’t wait to start our garden too! I’d love to start them inside early and get a jump start but I have cats. Any suggestions on how to keep the cats away from the sprouting plants and dirt?
well…I’m excited about spring now! reading your post got me all excited and I’m going to have to make a trip to IKEA now for some of those cute white pots, I love the idea of planting grass for some color! 🙂 thanks for sharing!
More than 1 year after… today, like you were, I’m excited to see some of the snow melting and ushering the coming of spring. Can’t wait to play dirt and revive some of plants that didn’t make it through the cold.
Oregano and basil — the staple plants in every herb garden. It’s just not the same without those two, right? They’re very versatile in cooking and they have health benefits too. Have you created your own dish with those herbs?