Hello blogging friends,

 

Happy Easter to all my friends. I'm afraid to say that it is still cool and the woodstove is still cranking away in the background.  I took a walk outside this morning and the daffodils are in full bloom. The snow drops have finished and the rest of the world is waiting for some sun and warmth.  I did splurge and buy two dogwoods and a maple and before they get planted, decided on installing a privacy fence to cut the wind from the open fields across the street. The winter kill from the winds can takeanything down so decided I'd try and protect them in some way.  So we'll see. The roses and irises did manage to survive but I must confess I bought a dozen bales of straw and just stacked them up here and there to prevent as much wind kill as possible.

 

I treated myself to some glazed orchid pots, lots of potting media, and 5 new orchids. I didn't intend to buy some additional plants just the potting soil and a few new pots but it just happened!  I've decided to move some of the orchids into cooler spaces so hopefully they'll feel happier.  I did have some very lovely orchid blooms this winter and several for the first time.  So i want to start them on a nourishment and feeding program in ample time for next year.

 

Anyway, I hope your spring holiday was a good one and wish you much sunshine and warmth.  Peace......Bittersweet