The bees are getting busy with the flowering plants, and our thoughts are going that way too.
We are going to start gardening early this year. I do not think we are going to get more snow storms this spring. This is the least amount of snow we have seen in the mountains in 44 years.
I am willing to risk it. Some seeds are already int he ground and sprouting.
Our plant choices will be those that need less water, and we are using drip hoses in order to make things work during this drought. Some of our perennial herbs came back nicely and have fresh green shoots pushing up through the dirt.
What have you noticed in your gardens and plants? I have also noticed lots of birds singing lately, so they are enjoying spring as well.
Of course, this being Colorado, we are always aware of temperature fluctuations, like 70 - 90 in the day and in the 30s & 40s at night. So we pull covers over them on the cold nights.
Of course it is a bit of a calculated risk. But the usual warning is not to plant until after Mother's Day, and I do remember years when we had snow on that day, but I don't think that will happen this year. Of course, it is possible I will be wrong, but I feel like taking the risk and see how it goes.
Time to put a little spring in our step.
What do you think about gardening this year?
Happy springtime to all of you!
