Tuesday, April 12, 2011

weekend gardening








It was a glorious weekend with warmth and sunshine
for which we have waited a long time!
Note the green grass...not a speck
of snow left.
It was so good to get outdoors...I didn't even
mind cleaning the henhouse.
I also planted 10 new strawberry plants.
The old ones being replaced were tossed to
the hens, who had a field day rutting around
in them.  I also tossed them a couple
worms, which immediately caused a small riot
as they pushed and pecked each other to get a taste
of one.  The term 'ladies' really cannot
be used with these girls! 
Flower beds were cleaned out as well,
and I planted a floribunda rose bush
called Angel Face.
Now I can get started on my beautiful new
garden journal made and gifted to me
by my friend Claire.
~
I have also been spending time in my workroom
spring cleaning and making some changes;
I'll have some pictures soon!

~Deb

23 comments:

  1. Riverbendfarm073:34 PM

    You're way ahead of me. I haven't even weeded my garden area from last year! I bought some tomato plants today to get me motivated. It's been terribly hot and very dry here in Texas. You post is encouraging.

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  2. Karenbudnick4:08 PM

    Love your new bags - they look like they'd take a lot of abuse and stay stylish!

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  3. Thecountryblossom~Katy4:10 PM

    I love it all! :) You're right, too, we couldn't call my girls "ladies" either...they aren't very lady-like at all! ;) Hope you are enjoying your week! (and I Love your journal!)

    Warmly,
    Katy :)

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  4. Sheryl4:31 PM

    sounds like you had a lovely weekend in the garden,and the girls look very happy scratching around

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  5. Jeannette5:59 PM

    Hi Deb! I found your blog this weekend and have spent my spare time going through all your posts back to the first! I feel like I have just read a wonderful country living book!! You've inspired me to finish my knitting projects, dust off my sewing machine and set up a baking center!!! I will be forwarding your rhubarb muffin recipe to my MIL in upstate NY - she loves ruhbarb! I look forward to your next post and all your beautiful projects! I've had a very difficult couple weeks and your wonderful blog brought peace and relaxation! Thank you - Sincerely Jeannette

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  6. Spring has sprung for you, how nice! Here on the other end of the world the skies are very blue with golden sunshine and -- what I call -- cool temperatures.

    It sounds like your girls should be referred to by the Aussie term -- chooks. :)

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  7. Rhonda10:58 PM

    I enjoyed your post, enjoyed the chicken photos! Sounds like you've got good plans going. :)

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  8. Patti5:11 AM

    Doesn't spring feel gloriously wonderful this year? In PA we are having a very wet one and it's been difficult to start gardening. I enjoy seeing your chickens. Have a fun time with your new garden journal!

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  9. StorybookWoods10:10 AM

    It is that time of year here. We are having sun, no warmth but still sun is nice xoxox Clarice

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  10. Being a tender of my own flock, I can relate to your comment how "ladies" may not be the right term, indeed. Got a chuckle over that one!

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  11. Vicki K11:56 AM

    Great journal! I love the hen stories and I always get vicarious pleasure and inspiration from your cleaning and rearranging...

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  12. My vegetable gardens are still much too wet to get in to yet, but I'm already looking forward to planting.

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  13. Anastasia2:41 PM

    It's funny cause people in Vegas are getting away from the hot weather to the mountains where it is still snowing, and you guys are happy to get rid of snow. I love snow, and I love spring! I am a bit jelous for all that fun! :)

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  14. Thanks Katy! What sort of chickens do you have?

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  15. Sheryl, thanks for stopping by!

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  16. Thanks for the kindest of words! I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit, and I hope the difficult days are behind you, Deb

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  17. You know, I never knew of the term chooks until Rhonda mentioned it on her blog :)
    Thanks for coming by!!

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  18. Thank you Rhonda!

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  19. Yes, my vegetable gardens are still much too wet to get in to. The flower beds around the house aren't bad though.

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  20. I hope you have warm temps soon!

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  21. Thanks for visiting Melissa!

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