Amazing that these dried out, flat little seeds will produce beautiful
flowering plants in the months to come.
Gardening, even on a very small scale, is so rewarding an experience.
If you haven't ever given it a try, I recommend you do so in whatever manner
works for your lifestyle. Even a city rooftop or a suburban deck can
be the host to a little container garden and the supplies don't have to cost very much at all.
It felt so good poking around in the dirt I decided to start my little fairy garden beneath the big sugar maple tree in the backyard.
It's too early to plant anything here just yet...
Then I took Ben for a walk down the road, and oh did it feel good/bad/jeez.am.I.out.of.shape. We'll be doing a lot more of that. Got a dog that pulls on you and makes walking an unpleasant experience? Get yourself an Easywalk harness. Totally humane, does the job. At 190 lbs, even a mild tug from Ben is a BIG one. This harness has made our walking experience easy as a breeze and causes no pain to the dog.
I swear I heard a chorus sing when I looked down on my little "seaside real estate"
perennial garden and saw a crocus poking it's head through the soil.
It's a beautiful thing.
So excited was I by the prospect of warm weather, I tried on a bathing suit I bought on sale at Nautica for the coming summer. Oh, it fit just fine. But what I looked like in it was a whole 'nother story. No, you won't get a picture of that. You're welcome.
So... More walking , a yoga kick start and some light weight training are in store.
A health tip I have been given before but didn't heed until now... real simple. Warm Lemon water every morning. It benefits so many things, from digestion to inflammation and weight loss. Excellent not.too.long article HERE about that very thing. Amazing, the benefits for your body of just that simple health regimen.
It's a new day, all - Make it a good one.
I could tell that we turned the corner yesterday, and that spring really has finally arrived ... the neighbor's bees were out working and I saw my first groundhog of the season. Working outside in the sunshine was wonderful. (I want zinnias, they're probably my favorite flower, I just have to figure out where to put them.)
ReplyDeleteThe feel of sunshine and the smell of spring is making me giddy. I can't get enough right now. Glad you all are having the same treat. I'm excited for gardening!
ReplyDeleteDoing all my seeds today! I'm so happy that it really does feel like the switch was flipped and spring has started.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to getting outside this weekend and working in the garden. Little green things are peeking out of the dirt - spring has sprung!
ReplyDeleteAnd just like that - Spring has sprung! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh what a happy little crocus reaching for the sun. Bathing suit? Good grief, I used to wear those but it's been a long time.
ReplyDeleteI used to do the lemon water every morning. It really is a healthy thing to do and I should start again. Good reminder :-)
I have been having the lemon water, as well, and really like it.
ReplyDeleteI think I am picking up zinnia seeds in the next few days. I'm glad you were able to get out and enjoy a beautiful day!
i squeeze several fresh lemons every night and drink it w/ a splash of water. definitely helps digestion - supposed to help with cellulite, too (jury is DEFINITELY out on that). the dentist told me to swish some water around my mouth afterwards to avoid any acid damage to teeth enamel, though. :)
ReplyDeleteWell hi there and welcome to spring. We've had spring all winter here (not bragging - just saying'.) Do you think if I plant zinnia seeds in my yard now, they would bloom by July? My daughter is having her wedding reception in our garden and she wants zinnias. i might have to buy them already grown at the nursery but if you think they'll grow by July, I'll plant some.
ReplyDeleteGood going, Karen! Proud of you in all aspects of this post.
ReplyDeleteIf I can ever get all the leaves raked; going to plant something!
Look at that fairy door!!! I can't wait to see what else you do!
ReplyDeleteAs always, love everything about your writings. Sweet doggie, precious flower, promise of seeds, fairy garden….all good. I have a wonderful Meyer lemon tree that is loaded w/deelish lemons. TY for the reminder, I will start my lemon water tomorrow AM! You are such a peach!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the fairy garden door. I hope you will keep us posted on its progress.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a good day yesterday. It was cold here but very windy yesterday. Tonight we are supposed to have freezing rain and a winter weather advisory- You have got to be kidding me!!!! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHad to step in for a moment of spring goodness… sniff, sniff. Can't wait!!!!! Snowed yesterday, today and big storm coming this weekend… beyond ugh!!
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