I can't even begin to ever explain how happy I get during this time of year--after the harsh mid-west winter has FINALLY gone to usher in the sunshine and greenery.
It is 5-12-15 and I have (already) begun to enjoy my zone 5a growing season. I started early (before Mother's day--the time others usually start) because I just couldn't wait to get my hands in the dirt. I longed for something to take care of--to nurture and watch grow. I missed walking the garden daily, inspecting all my little beauties and noting their progress. I yearned to take their pictures and praise them for their exhibition-worthy blooms that can only come from such loving care.
After spending about $250 at my favorite garden center, and about 5 hours digging, transplanting, hacking at old roots and pulling weeds--this year's various plantings are complete! And boy, am I proud. I let a week pass to monitor any shock that could have come from transplantation, and as usual, my little green thumb has proved strong again---no shock, only happy (and already thriving) annuals and perennials. I planted a lot of NEW and FUN plants--most of which I have always dreamed of trying in my own garden. Since I have truly discovered my passion for gardening, I decided to finally go ahead and give them a try...it doesn't hurt, right? The plants I am the most excited to see how they do in my yard is my Amethyst Falls Wisteria and my Golden Flame Honeysuckle! Apparently I'm all about the flowering vines this year! I'm also seriously still enamored with my rose bushes--although I lost two due to the harsh winter we had (Oldtimer rose and Blue Girl rose).
I started this blog so that I could post the findings, progress and pictures of my garden each growing season--for the sake of SCIENCE! haha! This is a good way for me to see what works, what doesn't and share my findings and categorize things better. My mind is chaotic, and since I expand my garden each year, I can better manage all the information that I gather from all the experience I yield daily, monthly, heck--yearly from workin' in my yard.
I am the happiest and most at peace in my garden, so let the good times commence!
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