Today was my first real time in the yard that felt good. It was nearly 60 degrees and, armed with my new used wheelbarrow I took down a lot of yarrow and did some raking. The crocuses are abloom, orange/yellow. Tulips are pushing up, and the paper whites are still blooming.
The man I got the wheelbarrow from brought me a weedeater today, and says he has some rakes that he will sell me as well. My big rake has all the tines broken on one side, so I need a new one. Lots more leaves to get out of the flower beds.
Kolchak was out with me and, aside from taking off after a dog who was being walked down the sidewalk, she behaved herself pretty well. I trimmed some of the lavender, but I'm hesitant about it because I'm not sure exactly how much to cut off. I believe that I cut it too severely last year, although I did get flowers. I'm trying to be more conservative this year in hopes that it will grow tall and gorgeous instead of short and gorgeous.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Saturday will be nice so that I can get some more accomplished. Still have loads to do in the front yard, but am anxious to get in the back, clean out the patio pots, and plant some lettuce and spinach. Back there I have roses to prune, and must try to tame the wicked oregano. Not to mention itching to get into my herb garden and clean it all out so I can install the sweet little ceramic garden signs my sister made for me. So much to do, and can't wait to get to it. Hope the weather will cooperate!
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