Thank you, Linda. I keep plugging away!
My dahlia, clematis and gladiolas are emerging in the hoop house. I also planted some dahlia and gladiolas in the garden, but they aren't doing as well just yet. Still on the chilly side these days. Next week ought to be a big push with a week in the low 70s. However, the two star Jasmine in the hoop house are setting blooms. It's just a matter of time before they fill that space with their scent. The two potted outside on my cyclone gate trellis are doing well and putting out new growth. And, with a touch of warm weather, the climbing roses will bloom into their glory as they are loaded with buds.
I planted some hummingbird vine for the playground park structures... just breaking leaves right now. The honeysuckle is doing well and beginning to flower nearby. It's been fun creating the playground area for the grands when they visit. I'm working on some artistic touches for the space. Not exactly sure what that means just yet, but it'll involve using what we have on hand. Thank goodness for Pinterest as I'm more of a copycat artist than I am one who is filled with creative inspiration. Hubs has more of that wonderful gift in him than I do.
Did I tell you about the eucalyptus trees we planted? They were beautiful! Then, we got that late northern frost! Under direction of my local nursery, I had to strip all the leaves from them using a ladder! I've yet to see any evidence of new leaves, but like I said, we've been under 60 degrees lately... I guess that false Spring caught me in its web this year!
Overall, we've made a lot of recent headway. The place has transformed over the past year and is much more conducive to our retirement needs. No more chickens to tend to and a nice walking pathway instead of clambering over those large rocks.
Thanks again for the kudos! Take good care of yourself, Linda, we should be out of the woods soon!
Gina
