The weather finally cooperated for our spring
cleanup. Or almost. Last day of April. Chilly
winds prevail. Snow in the forecast tonight.
Spring weather in Upstate New York!
Three new Swiss Stone Pine trees grace the
side property where a dead bush had been
removed. Weeding, mulching, topsoil to
our garden beds. Gardening has been a
part of life since my Massachusetts
childhood. Later came the arid earth of the
Colorado prairies. Gardens followed in the
warmer growing zones of the South.
Tulips still push up and showcase the various
colors. I recall tending Dad a one-acre garden
plot filled with vegetables which our Mom
preserved. A sense of satisfaction.
Both of our children take delight in Mother
Nature. A busy, noisy woodpecker made its
presence known in our son’s wooded area.
Colorful butterflies flit about in his flowers.
Our daughter also sends beach photos from her
daily runs on the beach. These days we are
content to tend our end of the pond. Our
garden will take longer to mature. Meanwhile,
new plants grow indoors under the lights.
When the danger of frost and snow abates,
new seedlings can be transplanted outdoors
How does your garden grow?
Nice blog post as usual and photos!! A beautiful time of year! Xoxo
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Emily, thank you. So pleased you liked the blog post. Spring is a short season for us but so great to view buds opening up. Have a great weekend. oxox
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Terrific post as always, I enjoyed it!
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Vinny, thank you for your kind comment. Gardens in different climates are so much fun to tend. Enjoy the weekend! oxox
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I’m hoping my garden won’t grow at all while daughter Lise is here. That’s unreasonable, but I won’t have time to clip and weed for the next three weeks.
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Anne, thanks for a down-to-earth-comment on my blog today. I understand the tending gardens while you have company gets tricky. I leave this to our landscaper who does a spring and fall cleanup. The rest we do i.e. mainly my husband. Enjoy the visit and your garden! oxox
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As you said, my comment was down-to-earth. It didn’t match your lofty words. * sigh *
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Anne, thank you for your kind comment. Those “lofty” words just seem to slip out. You amuse me. I enjoy your comments, lovely lady, Hope the visit is going smoothly. Some areas had snow last night. We escaped the white blanket this time! Hope your weather provides you and yours smooth sailing this weekend. Be well. oxox
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We are having lots of fun with periods of uncontrolled laughter.
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Anne, thank you once more for your comment filled with joy and laughter. Uncontrolled laughter is the best kind! Happy May to you! Have a happy weekend. oxox
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Happy May Day to you, too! oxox
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Hope you have a good visit and month of May. oxox
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Ah, it’s the merry month of May!! We plan to make merry every day. oxox
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Anne, thanks for the comment and make merry! We will see the sun again on Thursday after rains which will water the new Swiss Stone Pine trees we installed. Enjoy making merry and be well. oxox
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We’re supposed to have a couple of days of rain, too. oxox
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Smiling at my end of the pond. I get weather reports from ME, LI, NC and FL. Cool. oxox
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Wonderful photos–including those amazing monarchs (butterfly and caterpillar)! Our gardens are growing like crazy (perennials tapping their tunes). Dan has transplanted strays that appeared in the front lawn. Vegetable seedlings are watching and waiting in house and milk room windows… Oh the beauty and bounty abound! ❤ Have an amazing weekend, Mary Ann! xoxoxo
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Bette, I loved your poetic comment! Thank you. Our son is capturing gorgeous photos of monarchs, butterfly and caterpillar in his FL home. Taking time to transplant strays exercises one’s ability to be patient and loving of Mother Nature. Be well. Enjoy an awesome weekend where you can take in all the beauty! oxox
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Liebe Mary Ann, ein ansprechender Bericht mit faszinierenden Fotos zum Frühjahr. Beeindruckend ,wie in der Natur immer wieder neues Leben beginnt. Eine Zeit in der man jeden Augenblick bewußt genießen sollte. Danke für Deine motivierenden Veröffentlichungen. Dir ,Russell und Deiner Familie alles Liebe und Gute .Paßt auf Euch auf und bleibt gesund. Liebe Grüße aus Germany. Hier beginnt schon bald der Sommer. Die Vegetation ist schon ziemlich fortgeschritten.
Alles Liebe für Dich und Deine Familie ,
Dein Arno
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Lieber Arno, vielen Dank für einen erfreulichen und aufschlussreichen Kommentar. Manchmal ist es schwierig zu beschreiben, wie Mutter Natur uns solche Schönheit, Fülle und Freude bietet. Du hast bestätigt, was meine Veröffentlichungen zu vermitteln versuchen, d. H. Motivation und Freude. Sei gesund und erhol dich, während Du gesund und glücklich bleibst! Wie Du bemerkt hast, ist unsere Vegetation nicht fortgeschritten und befindet sich in einem frühen Stadium. Genieß Dein Wochenende und den bevorstehenden Sommer bei Euch in Deutschland!
Alles Gute und Liebe für Dich und Deine Lilly
Deine Mary Ann oxox
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Mary Ann, a lovely Spring post and I see you’re having the same chilly weather – an unusually cold season this year! The woodpecker is a delight and love your tulips! It’s wonderful how your poem stretches back to your first enjoyment of the garden with your parents and wow, one acre is land, not a garden! 😀 With your love, care and attention your latest garden will soon be a haven for wildlife and humans! Enjoy your ventures outdoors and may the weather soon warm up for us both! Wishing you a peaceful and happy weekend! ❤️
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Annika, you brighten my day! Thanks for the lovely comment. Of course, you realize that the woodpecker and monarch butterfly plus cucumbers are compliments of our FL son. Their garden is far ahead of ours. My Dad used to rent one acre of land in MA and planted food for us to enjoy all year. He kept a barrel of potatoes in cold storage and my mother canned pickles, tomatoes, etc. In Virginia, I planted on Feb. 1 and still harvested tomatoes and peppers on Dec. 1. ❤️Our tulips are beautiful this year. Sunny but still chilly here. Happy May and enjoy the weekend. oxox
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