We planted the first round of peas yesterday in the greenhouse & it made my heart sing that ‘it’s almost spring’ song! Our son Elijah, his wife CC & their 8 month old son Zadok were my planting crew today. It brought back many sweet memories of when the boys were small.… Read More.
Shining Happy Pansies!
I always think of that great R.E.M. song “Shining, Happy People” when I walk into the greenhouses & see all those sweet little pansy faces. They have such a happy look on their bright little faces, as if they’re smiling at you. Well, one things for sure, they always make me smile! With the hottest… Read More.
April 26, 2012
Wow! It’s been great to see the sun this past week! Things are growing so fast in the greenhouses. We’ve been making multiple deliveries each week to the nurseries which has kept us really busy. I thought I’d post some pictures of ‘Spring’. There’s nothing like a flower to make you heart sing! Petchoa ‘Velvet’… Read More.
April 17, 2012
Well I have to say March was a cruel month weather wise & April seems to be following suit! It sure makes you appreciate the drier days. The quote ‘To plant a garden is to hope in the future’, is so true. Even though it’s been less than fun weather to work in the crew… Read More.
Seeding
Sometime around the beginning of January I pull myself out ‘winter mode’ & look over an amazing amount of seed catalogs. I’m surprised at how much I actually enjoy seeing new varieties. It’s the beginnings of my waking up to spring. I’m always astounded at the varietal choices for each plant. Of course I stick with… Read More.