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Spring, it’s Almost Here. I Promise.

By Mavis Butterfield on February 9, 2016 · 6 Comments
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raking mulch

Lucy and I spent a few hours outside this weekend {there was SUNSHINE, can you believe it?} raking up the rest of the cedar and pine mess that covered the hillside in the backyard. Now all that’s left to do is put a little Caseron down on the pathway, fix the rock border and transplant a few strawberries and this area is ready to go.

bark mulch

I think we must have hauled at least a dozen full wheelbarrows up the hill and onto the lasagna garden. The goal is to start some perennial flower seeds this spring under grow lights and plant a mini cottage garden in the space later this summer. A kind of set it and forget it flower garden, my favorite.lucy the puggle dog

Lucy aerating the soil. 😉
lasagna garden

The {future} perennial garden area is incredibly shaded, but with a little luck, I think the space will look nice when I’m all finished. I love projects like this. Taking an area that has been pretty much forgotten for 20+ years and turning it into a focal point is pretty rewarding in my book. sprouting seeds

Do you sprout? I started some seeds yesterday and by the end of the week they’ll be ready to add to our egg salad sandwiches.
tomato seedlings

The tomato seeds I started last week are up and reaching for the light.

Don’t they just make you smile? Spring, it’s almost here. I promise.

Have a great day everyone,

~Mavis

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    February 9, 2016 at 8:48 am

    I am very surprised that you are using Casoron since you have Lucy. Please consider avoiding the use of toxic chemicals in your yard for your sake and especially Lucy’s.

    Reply
  2. jill says

    February 9, 2016 at 11:39 am

    What are you planning on planting in you shade area? Thats always a tough one for me.

    Reply
    • Mavis Butterfield says

      February 10, 2016 at 8:54 am

      We have a bunch of hostas,daylilies and shasta daisies right now. I plan on transplanting foxglove, hydrangeas, and lily of the valley later this spring. I love, love, love foxglove.

      Reply
  3. Tracy says

    February 9, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    I love the idea of creating a new bed from unused land. I’m very jealous that you’re able to walk on your lawn and soil. I’ve still got about 4″ of snow and it’s 20 degrees here. Sigh. I use a germinating jar to grow my sprouts. Soak them overnight, drain them through the mesh lid, then just fill,swish and drain a few times a day until they’ve grown as long as you like. Easy peasy, and you don’t have to mess with soil. I hope you’ll consider a weed suppressant solution for your driveway that doesn’t use synthetic chemical herbicides. Maybe other commentors know of solutions? Help our groundwater!

    Reply
  4. Kathy says

    February 9, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Mavis, where did you purchase your sprout seeds? I’m really interested in getting some for myself.

    Reply
    • Mavis Butterfield says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Botanical Interests of course. 🙂

      Reply

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