sunshine

spring gnome

Spring is in the air, and I know I am not the only one that eager for her arrival. The birds have started singing again, the snow is melting and it is full-fledged mud season. It was warm enough that we spent all of yesterday outside working in the garden. Our fingers were itching to start planting, a cruel trick February always plays, so instead we made plans, moved compost and laughed as the cat tried to maneuver with out getting her paws muddy.

seed babies

I have been needle felting and sewing little characters for my nature garden at school, and despite trying to make a king winter I ended up with five spring gnomes, lady spring and seed babies. Once I start making little creatures it is hard for me to stop. Now if I could only figure out how to make a living creating little creatures , baking sweets and gardening…

lady spring

spring

It seems the whole world is ready for spring. With out fail the end of February has everyone itching for greener, warmer days. I try not to get my hopes up, as February can be particularly cruel, but then nestled in the corner I find these little guys. We planted and forgot about them until today. The first true sign of spring. It is only fitting that wool scarfs are being traded for lighter wraps and the sky seems just a little more blue. It is a time to make plans and to look forward to new beginnings.

It also just happens to almost be my birthday. My mom, being the amazing lady that she is came bearing gifts. How amazing is this bottle carrier? I can't wait to make lemonade and go on picnics!

snow

the world dressed in white

It has been snowing for the past 48 hours. White, fluffy, softness. 18 inches of white, fluffy softness. We have three foot long icicles hanging from our roof, and so much snow you can't open the front door. But in true Colorado style the moment the sun comes out the snow starts to melt.

a rainbow of seeds

It is the perfect day to stay inside and plan a garden. I have been collecting seeds. There is something inside of me that can't walk by a shelf of them without reaching out to look at one. My favorite packs this year are all form Renee's Garden. I have already started quite a stash. One of the things that is lovely about Renee's Garden is that there is a wide variety of Heirloom seeds as well as flowers and herbs. Small space gardening and container gardening has become very popular in the last few years, and Renee has not fallen behind. It almost makes the fact that I have to plant in pots again this spring bearable. Almost.
For now, I will enjoy the snow and dream of the sweet spring time.

the walk emerges

icicles

3 foot long icicle