Spring!

Well it seems like Spring happened overnight here, as it alwys does. an it really be that just a few weeks ago we were in subzero temperatures and 3 feet of snow?

My hyacinths are looking good, about 2" tall now, and no signs of pest damage (rabbits and deer) so far.

The ground everywhere else is still frozen solid, except for a few spots.

I planted a lot more seeds today; basically everything went into jiffy pots except for the vines which are so tender. I managed to find some old fashioned hollyhocks even! SO excited. Oh, and if my lemon balm doesn't do well from seed this year, Bachmanns sells it in pots.

I also had a chance to give the big snowberry a bit of pruning today. It REALLY needed it, it's so overgrown. I reduced its size by about 1/3, shaped it, and got a few of the canes out. I need to clip a few more. It's a lot more work than I remember - it's a big bush!

I repaired some damage to the lilac from falling roof bits - lost about 5 canes 1/3 of the way from the ends. Too bad.

My sprouted onions look thin, stringy, and weak. Not sure what it is they need but apparently they aren't getting it. Everything else except the few peas affacted by mold are HUGE and out enjoying the sun while they harden off. I may need to buy onion sets and plant them.

Even the grass in the lawn is starting to green up again, where the drainage is better (like in the fenced area.)