Tag Archives: spring

The planting itch

Posted on March 12, 2016 by wonkydonkey

We had a very mild winter temperature- wise, and it hasn’t dipped to freezing in weeks — and I just can’t wait any longer.  Today I’m going to plant the early things, like peas and beans and nasturtiums and sunflowers. … Continue reading →

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The earth awakens

Posted on April 19, 2015 by wonkydonkey

The weather this weekend was spectacular – and so, per usual, I spent most of it outside. I got quite a bit done – got the sidewalk edged, lawn & parking strip mown, some weeds pulled, marigolds planted, a soaker … Continue reading →

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Go outside and play!

Posted on April 5, 2015 by wonkydonkey

We’re pretty sure the birds building the nest in our filbert are Bushtits. Very small birds, they spent the weekend making the inside cozy with fluff from a ball of wool we hung on the porch, and giving us the … Continue reading →

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Getting dirty

Posted on March 27, 2015 by wonkydonkey

It is such a beautiful spring morning that I had to go dig in the garden just a little, before heading to work. The crows and squirrels ate my first batch of snap peas that I planted last month, so … Continue reading →

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Floral debut

Posted on May 13, 2014 by wonkydonkey

Spring arrived, and the plants are in heaven. Record-breaking rainfalls in March and April led to a couple weeks of really warm weather — and the flora is bursting into bloom everywhere I look. Thank goodness, because the bees are … Continue reading →

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Garden anywhere

Posted on May 2, 2013 by wonkydonkey

It’s a good trend: more people are planting gardens, large and small. Ours is in the backyard, but it wasn’t always – to the chagrin of one neighbor, for several years I grew ours in the front yard. It gets … Continue reading →

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Wakey wakey!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by wonkydonkey

Today I woke up the veggie garden – removed the heavy straw winter mulch, hoed up the soil a bit, and added some worm compost. The garlic and onions look great; with spring arriving early I think I’ll plant peas, … Continue reading →

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Spring fever

Posted on March 28, 2013 by wonkydonkey

The forecast is looking pretty good – depending on what source you look at, we’ll be in the mid-to-high 60s with a chance of hitting 70 over the next four days. I’ll take it. Of course, the return of warmth … Continue reading →

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Cautiously optimistic

Posted on March 26, 2013 by wonkydonkey

Spring around here is always a bit of a tease. March is a big unknown – quite often, it’s truly nasty with plenty of bone-chilling wind, rain, sleet, and the occasional snowfall, but interspersed are gorgeously clear days when you … Continue reading →

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