Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Monday, March 16, 2015

60º Walk About

Yes, it was in the 60s today with no wind.  Time to walk around the yard to see what's going on.

Join me.




The Glen Garden has no sign of growth.


The pond is full of ice and snow yet.



The garlic is green there in the center bed.



English laurel was the main meal for the deer this winter.


Saw a blue bird earlier so opened up the box to clean it out.



View down our driveway into the wetlands below and pipeline easement beyond.


Nothing growing out front in Mom's Garden.


This hazel nut clump looks strange.  Why is there a bigger trunk?  May have to check once leaves come out to see if there's another kind of tree in there with the hazelnut.


Looking down into the woods.  I didn't get there anytime this winter.



Coming around to the backyard again.


Fairy garden house will need some rebuilding.


Perennial garden still dormant?


No, there's a spot of color from several clumps of crocus.



60º how nice!


Thursday, March 12, 2015

Season Shift

My strike is broken.  Spring is showing itself here.  Temps are warming.  March winds are blowing. 
I've gotten inspired to think Spring.


Inside I've decorated for Spring.


Pysanky eggs are scattered around the house.


Outside there are shoots of daffodils.


The outline of the perennial garden is visible.
It was buried with snow since last Thursday.


The lawn is visible.


The raccoons are out of hibernation and digging in the mulch and pots.


A robin came by looking for worms.




And not pictured, the seeds I planted on Tuesday have sprouted and are under the grow light.

Can the green-up be a sooner rather than later event?



Wednesday, March 4, 2015

On Strike

I'm tired of winter.
I'm tired of snow and cold temperatures.
So until I can post about Spring, 
I'm on strike!