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Some definite signs of spring
by Sharon Bryson » Apr 11, 2009 6:37 pm
We have had a day or two this week that can definitely pass for spring.
We were able to do some garden work, even without a heavy jacket.
The annual Potato Pit harvest was done yesterday. Carrots and two types of potatoes made it through in fine shape.
Tractor and wagon are functional....Bill has been busy raking up debris. It seems especially plentiful this year.
This lovely patch of white crocus are in full bloom, just behind our "Endless Summer" hydrangea, which looks better this year than last.
There are lots of crocus and snowdrops spreading themselves across the yard.
We were able to do some garden work, even without a heavy jacket.
The annual Potato Pit harvest was done yesterday. Carrots and two types of potatoes made it through in fine shape.
Tractor and wagon are functional....Bill has been busy raking up debris. It seems especially plentiful this year.
This lovely patch of white crocus are in full bloom, just behind our "Endless Summer" hydrangea, which looks better this year than last.
There are lots of crocus and snowdrops spreading themselves across the yard.
Cheers
Sharon
Antigonish, NS Zone 5b
"The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its' roots in earth and manure."
- D.H. Lawrence
http://sharon-willowgardenmusings.blogspot.com/
http://www.willowgarden.net/
Sharon
Antigonish, NS Zone 5b
"The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its' roots in earth and manure."
- D.H. Lawrence
http://sharon-willowgardenmusings.blogspot.com/
http://www.willowgarden.net/
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by MDAVIS » Apr 11, 2009 7:46 pm
Absolutely beautiful! 
It's so nice to see colour after an icy winter like the one we had!
It's so nice to see colour after an icy winter like the one we had!The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth.~Dorothy Frances Gurney, "Garden Thoughts"
The song of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth.~Dorothy Frances Gurney, "Garden Thoughts"
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by Sheikea » Apr 11, 2009 11:23 pm
Very nice indeed,how deep was the potatoe and carrot pit?? 
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by Sharon Bryson » Apr 12, 2009 8:46 am
how deep was the potatoe and carrot pit?
It is just under 3 Feet deep.
There is a deep layer of leaves over the top after it is covered, they are covered with a tarp to keep them dry.
Here is the pit just after we removed the tarp to access it.
Cheers
Sharon
Antigonish, NS Zone 5b
"The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its' roots in earth and manure."
- D.H. Lawrence
http://sharon-willowgardenmusings.blogspot.com/
http://www.willowgarden.net/
Sharon
Antigonish, NS Zone 5b
"The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its' roots in earth and manure."
- D.H. Lawrence
http://sharon-willowgardenmusings.blogspot.com/
http://www.willowgarden.net/
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by jpeg » Apr 12, 2009 9:36 am
A wonderful taste of spring Sharon.
I was out yesterday checking on my snow banks. I will have to enjoy "Your" spring flowers for a couple of weeks yet.
On the up side, I am enjoying the return of some birds this weekend and my favorite chipmunk.
I was out yesterday checking on my snow banks. I will have to enjoy "Your" spring flowers for a couple of weeks yet.
On the up side, I am enjoying the return of some birds this weekend and my favorite chipmunk.
Alma
"How you see life has a lot to do with how you look at life."
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by Sharon Bryson » Apr 12, 2009 10:25 am
Hi Alma:
Sorry you still have snowbanks!
I have been keeping my fingers crossed that this wetness we have today will stay as rain!
Here are a few more little crocus .... it is a joy to watch them pop up all over the place!
Sorry you still have snowbanks!
I have been keeping my fingers crossed that this wetness we have today will stay as rain!
Here are a few more little crocus .... it is a joy to watch them pop up all over the place!
Cheers
Sharon
Antigonish, NS Zone 5b
"The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its' roots in earth and manure."
- D.H. Lawrence
http://sharon-willowgardenmusings.blogspot.com/
http://www.willowgarden.net/
Sharon
Antigonish, NS Zone 5b
"The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its' roots in earth and manure."
- D.H. Lawrence
http://sharon-willowgardenmusings.blogspot.com/
http://www.willowgarden.net/
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by Grannygardener » Apr 12, 2009 1:10 pm
Sharon, your spring flowers bring a smile to my face. Lovely colour. Edie
I've spent most of my time in the garden,the rest I've wasted. Edie Zone4A, Ont.
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by joan w » Apr 12, 2009 2:29 pm
The crocus look so much nicer after a few years and have spread. Lovely shots of sprng crocus.
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by B_BQ » Apr 12, 2009 2:54 pm
Ooooh! So pretty Sharon. How long did it take for the crocuses to multiply and become such glorious patches of colour?
~BBQ
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Zone 5b
South/Central Ontario
Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day
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South/Central Ontario
Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day
~ Author Unknown
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Re: Some definite signs of spring
by Gwen J » Apr 12, 2009 3:42 pm
It's 17C on my back deck this afternoon, and the snow is receding dramatically. No crocus blooming yet, but where the snow is gone they are showing themselves... I can feel myself waking up, stretching, and turning towards the sun as well. There may yet be setbacks, but spring is definitely coming.
An even better gift for Easter than Laura Secord buttercream eggs!
G.
- Taken just a few minutes ago...
An even better gift for Easter than Laura Secord buttercream eggs!
G.
Dryden, ON (Zone 2b)
The success of my garden is built on the compost of my failures. - Jimmy Turner
The success of my garden is built on the compost of my failures. - Jimmy Turner
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