The seed pots are dirt filled, ready to be seeded.
We've got work to do out in the gardens and we're ready! ... the question is
whetherSpring is going to be fickle. What a long cold winter it has been.
whetherSpring is going to be fickle. What a long cold winter it has been.
Last fall the Mr. shrunk the big vegetable garden by half...
the size was just too overwhelming and the weeds got the better of us.
He also took down the rotting raised beds in the backyard and replaced them
with new ones, a little higher and easier for picking and tending.
This section of fence line below.. to the right in the picture.. needs something. You can see the mulch line. We're not happy with so much exposed fenceline.. that's the dog yard behind it. There are perennials planted there and they look ok, but they haven't filled out the way we want them to and tend to look scraggly towards mid to late summer. In winter it just looks bare. Any suggestions? I'm thinking greenery of some sort.. maybe boxwood?
I've also got another little project I want to do this Spring... a small fairy garden at the base of this tree....
Can you see a little fairy door nestled at the base?.. and a little gravel path (aquarium gravel).
perhaps some garden furniture and some wee garden plants and birdhouse.
I just placed a wee order on Amazon for just those very things... stay tuned!
More fairy gardens...
What a terrific project to work on with a child or grandchild. ....
Consider a fairy garden of your own this spring... it can be as simple or
as elaborate as you wish to create...
And if you do so, come back and share it with me and I'll post your progress!
If you've already done a fairy garden and have pictures you are willing to share,
send them to me at karenthisoldhouse@hotmail.com
and I'll post them fo others to see.
It's a SPRING DAY, people...
go out and ENJOY! Even if you have to dance in the rain!
What a terrific project to work on with a child or grandchild. ....
Consider a fairy garden of your own this spring... it can be as simple or
as elaborate as you wish to create...
And if you do so, come back and share it with me and I'll post your progress!
If you've already done a fairy garden and have pictures you are willing to share,
send them to me at karenthisoldhouse@hotmail.com
and I'll post them fo others to see.
It's a SPRING DAY, people...
go out and ENJOY! Even if you have to dance in the rain!
I have a wee vegetable garden started. I dare not plant a fairy garden because I would need a wee garden tender to help. I get involved with other things and my wee brain can't manage it all.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty in here!
ReplyDeleteIf you want something fast growing, I'd suggest ligustrum (I cannot spell this morning).
Rained all night; very overcast, you can find me hunkered down with Hopper Henry reading (me, not him). :)
Have a great weekend.
happy spring gardening to you!
ReplyDeleteA fairy garden... what a great idea! I don't have great luck growing plants, perhaps a fairy garden is just the ticket! I shall ponder that.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it glorious that Spring has finally sprung in New England!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Spring is a little ahead of ours, because you are closer to the equator than us! CT vs MA, LOL!! Our bed still have snow on them, I'm hoping that all the snow is gone this week!
Love the fairy gardens, I was just pricing some merchandise at Stonewall Kitchen in Kittery, ME yesterday afternoon! I'm definitely going to check out Amazon!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Wow, love the space you have for a garden. My is so small. I hope spring and sprung and no more winter this season for you!
ReplyDeleteFairy gardens! Fun!
Your place looks great, but looks like a lot of work ahead. I dread even seeing the condition of my wooded yard when I get home and after the snow melts..but it will be nice to get outside for a change.
ReplyDeleteOh- You are so lucky to be seeing some signs of Spring there- no such luck here yet. This will be our 4th year of fairy gardens here. I just love them. I can't wait to see yours! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteNothing started here - it rained cats and dogs yesterday! This week I plan to get out on the property and start the massive clean up from this crazy winter!
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Claudia
Karen - I love the fairy gardens, where do you get all those little thingies ?
ReplyDeleteYour garden plans sound beautiful.
-Joan-
ya just gotta love the word wee and fairy right?
ReplyDeleteinstant smiles
I do adore your fairy project :)
ReplyDeleteI adore fairy gardens but it's still winter here, snow storms bringing more snow but, this morning, it's 40 so, maybe, it'll all melt and get to the business of spring...this last day of March. As to planting, only annuals so I can focus on prepping the farm and house for selling and then me moving us all.
ReplyDeleteAs to the fence line, what about trees as a break? It would give birds a nest, depending on the tree might provide food as well. I always want things to be multi-purpose to get the most for all of us...me and animals.
I can't wait to plant! Bought a gorgeous red begonia basket today! I love your idea of a fairy garden - I think my granddaughter, Emma, would just to love to work on a project like that with me!
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