READY, SET, ..... GROW!

Sunday started off chilly, but warmed up enough to become a truly glorious day! It didn't hurt that we'd gotten a pretty good jump on our semi-annual plant buying spree. Here, there, and everywhere you look, there are gorgeous green little gems just begging to be taken home and put into the ground. And we've obliged so much that we're out of garden!

It's all in the ground, from seeds - corn, lettuce, okra, squash - to plants - tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash, zucchini, and cilantro - with some red and white potatoes thrown in, too. The garlic, onions, cabbages, spinach, and herbs are surviving and thriving. Once they're done, they'll make way for more.

I worked my way back up to my Redneck Arial Photo spot - on top of the chicken coop - for a bird's eye view of the newly planted garden. I couldn't help but look around while I was up there - everything looks so amazing this time of year. In every direction, grass is greening up, trees are leafing out, chickens are finding fat little spring bugs and grubs, and cows are tearing up the clover. I love spring!

Even old Ticker found a sweet, sunny spot to enjoy the sunshine and soft breeze. If only it could be this way year 'round ...

But it will be 110 degrees before you know it, so we'll just enjoy every second of this weather while we can. And until harvest begins, I'll dream of pickles, tomato sauce, and jam. Heaven!