Shade Gardens

I'm starting to buy bulbs and roots for plants that might do well underneath the pine trees.  I bought a bunch of Lillies of the Valley because they seem to be able to grown anywhere.  I keep checking the shade garden I started last year but nothing seems to be coming up yet.

The Yucky Stuff

Post-winter cleanup.  I forgot again how much I dislike this. 

For some reason, although we've had a mild winter, we've had more dead bodies than last year.  I took care of a squished mouse a couple of weeks ago.  I detailed the Husband to take care of the half eaten squirrel near the swingset.

Paperbags, soggy receipts, mushy mounds of tissues.    Damp cardboard, squirrel dropping.  Forgotten toys, sopping wet gloves.  What the hell is that in the creek?

At least we don't have a dog (yet).  Rotten dog poop is the worst.

Spring Sprouts

It was a beautiful day yesterday so I took the time to rake out the flower beds and check the bulbs I planted last Fall.

The crocuses in the front yard are sprouting up and one is in full bloom already.  The daffodils are all about a half an inch high and this week they should grow fast.  I can't wait to see what my gardens look like in bloom!

I have to remember to plant the dahlias and begonias later in the spring.