Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Spring Fever!!

So every year about this time, I get a huge case of Spring Fever!! I feel the need for warmth, sunshine, color and most of all.... flowers!! As many of you know, I love flowers. I can't get enough. Since I was a little girl, I have loved gardening. I get it from both sides. My maternal grandparents are 85 and still work in the garden! I had my wedding reception in their backyard and it was beautiful!! My fraternal grandparents always grew delicious fruits and veggies. So I feel like it is in my blood. I think I do a pretty good job, but I know that I have a lot to learn.
But back to spring fever... I am craving plants. I can't plant anything outside yet. It's too cold. But I must fulfill this important need somehow. So what do I do? I plant seeds! I start my own little seedlings now, to plant outside later. Brian hates it, because it means that our kitchen is full of little containers of dirt for a couple months. ( I have been starting my own plants every year since we got married.) But I love it! There is nothing like seeing a little green stem pop out of a little container of dirt!! Today my cosmos popped thru. My cucumbers are about 2 inches tall now. I am still waiting for my four o'clocks to grace me with their presence. I may not be able to have a full fledged garden now, but my little seedlings are holding me over until I can!
I have also been planning out what I want to plant in my beds, pots and hanging baskets. So many decisions!! There are so many flowers and combinations that I love! It makes it so difficult to settle on things!
All in all, spring is just around the corner! I can't wait to get my hands dirty!
Here are a few pics from last year's garden....



3 comments:

Kristi said...

Oh, boy. Will you come over to my yard because I seriously need HELP!! I don't think I have anything "green" in my DNA and my yard shows it. Love all your plants and can't wait to see what you accomplish this year.

Kaija said...

Oh you and your gardening! I love that its in your blood! I had to laugh about your drawings last year and how I wanted to color one....that idea sure got shot down quick! Love ya and can't wait to see your garden. Don't let last years occurance happen again...Get out JACK!!

Nicole Tillmann said...

That is way awesome! I wish I had a knack for that. I have always wanted to have a garden...maybe some day. Oh and Harrison is the cutest kid ever! He is so big. Oh, and Megan I just wanted to tell you that I am going on a mission and I got called to the Baguio Philippines mission! I am so excited and you are totally welcome to come to my farewell. I am not sure when it is, but once I find out I will let you know.