Not Waiting For Spring . . .
It is nearing March and after several days of rain, and quite a bit of flooding in TN, the sun has come out and I have officially been bitten by the gardening bug! Although the nights are still too cold, daytime temperatures are starting to warm up. Every available free moment has been spent spring cleaning, pond maintenance, weeding the beds, planning new projects and just enjoying the sunshine.
Last year, I had to remove a huge diseased pine tree before it could cause any damage by falling over in a wind storm. It had provided shade to a good portion of the backyard. Now, in its place, I have planted several young saplings, a variety of grasses/reeds, daylillies, and boxwoods, creating yet another garden bed. Every plant, so far, has been moved from another part of the yard. The trees were gifted by birds or other animals who may have deposited the seed. I have an oak, 3 cedars, and a surprise sapling. Can’t wait until I can see the leaves to identify this one.
I also have decided on two projects for this season:
1.) a disappearing waterfall between the bird gardens, and
2.) a hydroponic vegetable system.
Both of these projects require things that I already have as well as some minor purchases to bring them to fruition.
When
starting any project you need to first make a plan. Research can help
you decide what you want to do, and to see how others have done it. I
like to draw what I envision. Make a list of the supplies and tools you
will need. I also like to give myself a flexible time line. Most of
my projects take me longer to accomplish in my “old age”. So if I think
its going to take a weekend, I plan on two! I don’t get caught up in
how long it is going to take me, rather I celebrate when It has been
completed!