Daffodils or Jonquils

I'm not sure what the difference is but I love them all the same. These daffodils are springing up everywhere, I just happened to catch the early ones (yeeeeee). I have some that are still budding and will pop next week! Who couldn't love these little spring surprises that say lovliness?

And to my late Uncle Kenneth, the skinny, little, hard-working hands-on man...thanks for sharing the delicate placement of all those little bulbs that bloom every year with your strong, worn hands that make me think of you! I know you couldn't wait for your wife to see the peeking of spring.

Hay Bales and Gardens

We are not quite there yet, I realize that, but this is what I crave this time of year! I feel stretched to be inticed by the warm weather and still confined by the cool weather.

I can't wait to see the green leaves and beautiful blossoms in the garden. These are pictures from last year that I look at to help me get excited about the "planning" for this year. Every garden needs a plan even if the plan is one container on the porch with a tomato plant in it. It's funny how pennies on the dollar can make you feel so good.


The hay bales were beautiful but the garden is a source of our food, a test of deligency, and a reward of self-accomplishment. So the question is... Is utility the antonym for creativity? Or... Does utility beget creativity? I think creativity comes from utility and some of the most creative things have come from a spin-off of the most practical items.
How is a garden creative? You might creatively share the harvest, or creatively try a new recipe. You might put a plant on the front porch that brings joy to people walking down the street. I've seen veggies growing out of old coffee cans, beautiful planters, and even old tires. Be creative and use what you have.
These pictures are nature's true colors. I did not enhance any of them. They are generously green...naturally.


My challenge is for you to think about planting something this Spring....don't plant yet...just think about it.
Post in the comment section you think you might plant, and I will give you personal support!!!

Spring Fern Fronds

Lesson on ferns - Ferns are made up of dissected little leaves that are airy and light. This is a Rabbit's Foot Fern, which is a great conversation piece. It usually intrigues and/or disgusts most people who dare to touch it. I love the hairy roots that come crawling out to reach the sunshine. The leaves are so pretty and I can get up close and feel like I'm in a small rain forest. I even remember Sesame Street and the little bugs that lived in Ernie's window planter. Yes, I think they reside in my Rabbit's Foot Fern.

On a little more of a horticultural note, ferns spore this time of year and realease a fine, powdery and sticky spore that just looks like dust. It's on the underside of the frond and I've been told to put this in soil and it will grow another plant, but have yet to try it. I do love the little wonders in life!!!

Snowy Winter

Why post this right now, you ask? Because I've discovered that this is how I like winter...in pictures. It looks so beautiful and serene that you want to jump right in but at the same time, the sun is shining today and all I think about is spring. So, hopefully this was the last our little house will see of this snowy winter!

Blueberry Muffin Land

These scrumptous blueberry muffins were made especially for my friend Dorraine. I think you all have that one special person in your life. You know, the one you talk about to other friends like they know who she is and when they look at you like they are thinking too hard, you say, "You know, D-O-R-R-A-I-N-E." Then they give that look of "your crazy but go ahead and continue." She is my pragmatic-nonjudgemental-caring-question/answering-Martha Stewart. We all need one.

So hear's to you, Dorraine, blueberry muffin land...made from scratch with fresh blueberries and buttermilk. Oh, Dorraine and I never count calories!

Anyone need a perfect recipe? Let me know and I'll send it out!