I am loving every minute of this Spring in the Pacific Northwest. The garden is in full bloom and all of the colors are just breathtaking. Rhododendrons, azaleas, and tree blossoms galore.
Incredible color on this purple Azalea. Perfect for 2014- the color of the year is Radiant Orchid.
I think everyone is jumping at the chance to get out in the garden every chance they get. We have been getting a day or two of rain and then a couple of days of sun. Perfect weather for getting things done both inside and outside. There are lots of wonderful sprouts peeking out of the ground and the vegetable starts in the greenhouse are really starting to take off.
Zucchini, Pumpkins and Squash… Oh My!
I have been spending way too many evenings surfing Pinterest and my garden board is overflowing with ideas. Now that spring is here and I have been able to put of few of these great ideas into action. First, the Potato Tower I built with some left over chicken wire. It took 2 bags of compost to fill, YIKES! But I think it will produce an amazing potato crop, fingers-crossed. It hasn’t sprouted yet but I have been reassured by fellow gardeners not to worry.
Pinterest Experiment- the Potato Tower
I also got some AMAZING wine boxes from a friend and have started planting some of my starts and vegetables in them for the Greenhouse. They just look so cool… it has only been a couple of weeks so I will have to let you know how it goes. Again, thank you Pinterest!
Another Pinterest Experiment- Growing in Wine Boxes
I will leave you with this adorable sign that I found at a local nursery, “We are so excited about our garden… we wet our plants!” I am putting this in the Greenhouse, along with this amazing owl, and it totally describes how I am feeling about the garden this spring.
Adorable garden sign for the Greenhouse.
I can’t wait until I can start to enjoy/eat all of the incredible crops.
Happy Growing!
Michelle
P.S. I have been posting a few teasers about some new projects on our Facebook Page. Be sure to “Like” us.
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