Well, at last the days are beginning to get longer. It’s been warm, in the 70’s, the past few days and the trees are beginning to bud out. I love Spring as Mother Earth slowly awakens from her winter slumber. The desert transitions from dusty brown to shades of green. In April, the cacti will begin to bloom. The desert high country is awesome with the vibrant splashes of color among the usually drab landscape. Soon we’ll have dozens of baby quail running around the yard. There’s so much to look forward to…
This year’s El Nino event has been disappointing. I haven’t gotten much snow right here at my house. I do so love the snow. Most of all because it’s a change. Everything, covered in a blanket of pure white, is so pretty. I don’t have to shovel it – just wait a day or two and it’s gone. However, looking out my kitchen window, I can see the snow covered mountains as I do dishes. That will have to be enough for right now.
Spring fever is setting in. I’ve been resisting the urge to plant my garden. So often, we have that early spring snow that freezes everything for a day or two. I’ve taken an inventory of my seeds, made a list of what I need to get and have roughly sketched out my garden layout for this year. I’m thinking I’ll till the garden the first weekend of March, weather permitting.
I’m thinking of adding a few more beds. We’ll see. I try to grow enough for my family (and the rabbits.) Keep checking back for garden updates.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
