I am not going to complain today about this never ending stretch of horrendous weather and the nasty impending storm that will turn my backyard into one big bowl of pea soup.
I am not going to talk about being frustrated that the ground is still frozen solid and that the crunching sound I hear when I walk in the grass makes me want to heave my shovel on to the roof of the house.
I am not going to show you my jealousy over the fact that you have crocuses or daffodils blooming or have deciduous shrubs that have leafed out. I’m OK with taking photos of microscopic green growth while you gather bundles of hyacinth blooms.
Nope, I have matured and I will take it all in stride.
I won’t even mention that the deer and/or rabbits have strategically found a way to devour all of the new growth on my plants. It’s just so darn cute, yeah nature!
And finally, you will never hear me utter the words “poor drainage” or “heavy clay”. Seriously, it’s like totally not even in my vocabulary any more.
Nope, I’ll keep it simple and to the point – I just want to get my hands dirty some time soon.
Wishing you and yours happy bloom watching and be careful not to over indulge in the exciting hoopla of Spring Fever.
John
Complete sympathy from northern WV.
I lost it a little today and turned my kitchen table into a potting area.
Must. Have. Dirt.
ha ha. then i shall not rub it in that we’re back to t-shirts & shorts today…
You’re doing very well…all things considered! Thinking about rabbits…were we?…and what they eat in the garden one has worked so hard to develop. I was reminded of the time years ago when my husband and I planted a garden and put a fence around it only to discover that a rabbit was living inside with her babies. Smart rabbit had discovered the fence kept out many of her natural enemies. Wasn’t that kind of us…we provided her safety and food and I immediately thought of hasenpfeffer!
Right there with you. I have so many seedlings started it’s nuts. The need to get my hands in the dirt is driving me nuts.
Just come on down here…I’ve got some digging you are most welcome to do:)
Thanks for the good chuckle. 🙂 Just to let you know you are not alone, our daffodils are out there shivering in the cold today. No gardening happening here today, that’s for sure!
And I won’t complain that while you are photographing the budding leaves and new growth, I am still out trying to remove the inches thick layer of ice on the walk, wondering when I will ever see grass again. Nope, not complaining at all.
I lived in rural Nebraska (zone 3/4) for most of my life…I feel your pain.
I hear ya John… I still have icy snowy that just will not go away!!! 🙁
LOL. I know exactly how you feel. My yard is still half covered in snow and the voles have nibbled my trees to death. There is nothing green to see at all, except for my face which is suffering terribly from ‘zone envy’.
I feel for ya John. Our weather in Southern Illinois is probably better than yours but still not ready to do any real work yet.
I think we’re all a bit anxious.
Love Di ♥
We are brazing for some heavy rain here as reported by the weather forecasts, but it is good to get out and enjoy the dirt and all that nature has to offer. Perhaps we can get fitter by chasing after rabbits, deers and dears.
I am totally with you on this one. I have one crocus blooming because the critters have eaten all the rest!
Eileen
I’m sorry that winter is taking so long to leave your area! Spring was arriving, but then bam! It snowed yesterday! It’s April tomorrow, and I want my spring back right NOW. LOL
My condolences. Things here in Ireland are finally bursting into life! Any day now, just you wait!
Samantha – must have dirt, I think I will make that my theme phrase, love it!
Texwis – you are dead to me
T&B – love that story, I need more rabbit predators, maybe I’ll get some snakes and let them go crazy
Melissa – it’s maddening isn’t it?
Bonnie – buying my plane ticket now
Lois – I feel your pain as well!
Shirley – well played!
Scott – now that seems brutal, should really temper my frustration, huh? Nahhh
Leslie – when it warms up I’m coming to the nursery and blowing all of my savings!
Marguerite – I have long suffered zone envy but the first step is admitting your problem, right?
Di – let’s all suffer together so we can get through this
Autumn Belle – I think you are on to a new exercise routine, critter chasing
Gatsby – always good to suffer with others, right?
Msrobin – and it’s snowing here on April Fool’s day, a cruel joke indeed.
Stone Art – it is a test of patience but the reward will be worth it … as it is every year.
And I won’t rub it in that I am in shorts and a tank top while I garden early before it gets too hot…no seriously…I feel for you, but NJ does have it’s advantages…I just can’t think of one right now!
If you’re in zone 6 (and not 5) think about planting some Seashore Mallows this summer. You’ll feel better I promise.