Sure Sign of Spring



Two years ago my girlfriend Cae gave me a cutting from her pussy willow. It seems to be thriving. I can't wait until it is big enough for me to cut a few branches to bring inside.

The weather is beautiful today; after a visit to my nephew's art show, I wandered into the garden.  The lavender that looked beat up–nearly dead–from the living room window is actually doing pretty well.  I trimmed back a lot of the old growth to give the new leaves a greater chance for success.  I was also surprised to see that my oregano has made it through another harsh winter.  Tough stuff, that. 

Neal and I walked around the front to see where we might put in an asparagus plant.  Norma has encouraged me with her advice on the Garden Along board, and I'm looking forward to a feast of fresh asparagus next year.

How goes your Saturday?

4 thoughts on “Sure Sign of Spring”

  1. So pretty! I never realized that people kept pussy willows as pets. Around here, they live next to creeks and such.
    I’m so glad your garden is starting to wake up. Today, I have the windows open to let the breeze in and have a parsley plant that needs to be repotted. Oh, and lots of lace waiting for me.
    xo

  2. Oh, pussy willows are the best! I think we’ll plant one in honor of our 28th anniversary in May! We cleaned out the dead wood from our lilacs and forsythia today. It was a great day to do it and the chickens LOVED the company, plus the dirt agitation!

  3. I love the pussy willows, too, although none in my yard, as yet…Our azaleas are blooming here in Georgia…very pretty,,,
    Paula

  4. Well there isnt much waking up here in Chicago area. Okay some crocus have bloomed. Tomorrow is april and I am so glad. March here is so terribly grey and long long long.
    I am planning for a taller garden along my porch this year. we need some height!

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