Hoe while it is spring, and enjoy the best anticipations. It is not much matter if things do not turn out well. ~Charles Dudley Warner
Dear sisters,
Don’t you just love the anticipation of spring? Not the first day of spring so much, but the actual a rriiiiiiiiiiv ing of spring? Say it with me. A rriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ving! It’s a time of many firsts and tried and true rituals too. Those first few sunny days over 40 degrees have a way of tickling spring right out the earth. Buds on every growing thing begin to burst, bulbs in bloom delight us with their longed for vibrant colors and fragrance and us human-folk begin to happy dance our way through spring to-do lists created during the last snow storm. Spring is working its magic on me and I’m feeling tickled about lots of fun spring things! So, come on in! I want you to be tickled too! Continue reading
Debbie, I so enjoyed the blog, as a matter of fact I enjoy all of them. Love Max, he is a doll, I have a Yorkie and I love him and he likes to be out with me when I plant. I plant in 4×8 boxes . My strawberries have blossoms and They will need covering w/ net before the Robins get to them. Yes spring has really sprung here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and now if the pollen would just go away I can enjoy it. Any way enjoy and keep up the good work. Farm Sister #1020 Juanita
Hi Juanita!
Aren’t dogs such great company in the garden? It’s much warmer down your way…I’m ready for fresh strawberries now too! Thank you for the note and happy gardening!
Love, Deb
AHHHH Spring, we’ve had a few days of it and the a few days of snow and supposed to have more snow this weekend so planting is a couple weeks out for us too. Although I am so happy to see all the pretties that are returning. A Robin has made a next on our front porch so that is fun to watch, no doggies here so am glad to see your precious Max. Always nice to read your blog’s, gives me energy. I too am busy making aprons, I have been asked to sell at a craft fair this Fall so need to get lots done before outside time. Thanks for the great blog.
I have 3 doxies. Happy, joyful creatures. Love the outdoors. Love to sunbathe. it’s a week of rain here with some sun breaks. I put on my favorite garden flip flops and head outside. They come running out with me. Love hearing about your garden and lovely Max Just seeing blue skies and new green sprouts make spring so exciting.
Hi Sylvia! So true… Blue skies and green sprouts make everything feel and look better! And doggies too! Thanks for sharing your spring tickles! xo Deb
Howdy Joan!
As always, it’s great to hear from you! I’m happy to hear you are in stitches too! 🙂 What a blessing to have that little Robins nest to watch right outside your door… so many miracles in springtime to enjoy and appreciate…Happy Sewing Joan and thank you for your sweet note! xo Deb
I saw your beautiful hens. Does MJF have anything about eggs and raising chickens? We don’t eat our chickens we just love to hear them and watch their antics and the bug and snake eating is always welcome. I have silkies and a few silkie/brama roosters and new leghorn babies. My brother in Kingston Washington raises miniature goats, his new kids were 6″ tall, so cute and he has trouble with coyotes. Any ideas or stories about chickens?
Hello Wendy! MaryJanesFarm has loads of info on choosing chickens, raising chickens, eating chickens and more. MaryJanes OnlineFarmgirl Connection is a great place to meet more farmgirls who are keeping backyard chickens and Nicole Christensen ( our Suburban farmgirl blogger) is a newbie backyard chicken keeper. She just wrote a very useful post about about surviving being a first time chicken mama! I think you’ll enjoy it!
http://www.farmgirlbloggers.com/category/suburban_farmgirl
Thank you for reading and the note too!
Deb
Deb, Oh my! Your fur-baby is toooooo cute! I love the last pic with the caption. You’ve just inspired me to pick up some dinner plate dahlias this year. Don’t ya just love new flowers in the garden?!
Happy Spring Farmsister!
Nicole
(Suburban Farmgirl)
Hey Nicole! I sure do! Let me know how your dahlias do…and I’ll give Max a little pat for ya!
Happy Spring to you and your family!
Hugs! Deb
Looks like some fun projects in the works! Thanks for sharing everything!
Max looks like a swell fellow!
Happy Spring to you!
CJ
Hi CJ! I’m excited to get my apronista on, just like you! Haven’t done that since home-ec in High School!
Maxi-doo is my lovebug for sure!
Thanks for stopping by and saying howdy! xo Deb
So many wonderful things happening there! I can’t wait to see your garden and your completed aprons. Enjoy every doggone minute!
Hi Daisy! Thanks for the spring wishes and the visit! xo Deb
Deb, that Max is a ham isnt he. What fun fabric and beautiful seed packets. I love spring time because I love the longer daylight hours and opening the windows for fresh air flowing thru the house. Also this spring is special as I am officially a grandmother after waiting on these kids for the last 19 years, they adopted a beautiful baby boy who was born this past Wed. He is adorable. I will send you a pic to your email later. it is beautiful here in NC we spent a day with my younger son and his girlfriend hiking and on a picnic with all 5 dogs. Wooo, I am tired. Be Blessed, and happy planting. (by the way I am going to try some of those window box dahlias.) neta
Howdy Neta!,
Great to hear from you! Congratulations…what could be more perfect than a newborn grandchild in springtime? Blessings to you and your family as you welcome the newest little seedling into the family garden!
xo Deb