Yesterday was full on dismal. It was gray and drizzly. However, it wasn't cold enough to use wood for a fire. So the day ended up a little blah.
This morning the clouds have moved on. The sun is blindingly bright and there's a very chilly breeze. Winter remains mild.
Out in the yard, so many of the naturalized daffodils are getting their growth on. There are buds here and there. I tell them to wait a bit, because the cold might actually return. I'm not sure they listen. In fact, I'm sure they know better about these things than I do.
Spring is filling my mind. Seeds have been sorted, new ones ordered, and a couple more gardening infrastructure pieces procured. My seed starting set up is expanding. The intent is to really up my gardening game (whatever that means, exactly...not sure) this year. I've put in a lot of work already so anything new is an add on to my existing system.
It's interesting to see how the garden has evolved over the years. I don't tend to be a terribly methodical person. My nature is a bit...intuitive (well, that's the positive spin anyway). That being said, there's been a bit of wisdom in my methodology. It has taken this long to see what plants like to be where, and also get a clearer vision of the footprint. The garden doesn't have the most ideal conditions, mainly with regard to light. I'm gardening in the midst of many very large trees. Clear cutting the lot was definitely not an option...my sensibilities wouldn't have that. Over the years, though, there have been some thoughtful and reasonable removals. There is just enough light now to get things to grown fairly well...not quite enough for optimum production (as if production was the only reason to garden). In addition, given our hot summers, having afternoon shade isn't a bad thing.
I'm excited for this year's garden!
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