Overflowing!

We have had so much rain lately that the garden boxes are literally overflowing!

I am in love with these boxes and have hopes to get a few more next year.  I can see that we need one just for tomatoes, one for herbs, and another for vegetables. The box dedicated to flowers was well worth it.  I adore Zinnias.

Dreamy

On my list of wants is an iron bed.  I think they are stunning. I can remember wanting one as a girl even.  I had a beautiful brass bed,as a young child, but it was impossible to keep shiny.I think that I should like one that is painted white.  I think they look best with a quilt, too, and lace curtains.  Perhaps one day, I will find my white iron bed.  Perhaps I will not.

Beautiful Finds at a Farm

Photos taken while visiting Prophetstown State Park, near Lafayette, Indiana.

Presenting The Deck

Before

After

It all started with a dream, a thrifted table, and a can of spray paint.  Oh, and a very kind husband, who did the painting! We added a few finishing touches, like a discounted umbrella and stand, retail chairs and pillows for a touch of whimsey.  Actually, the pillows were needed to tie together my theme when I could not find an umbrella that would!  Who knew that umbrellas sell out quickly? I am so pleased with our "new' deck.  Time to go enjoy our lunch outside.

Box Gardens Finished

Box number one.

Box number two.

Box one with marigold plants, sun flower, and zennia seeds.

Box two with sun flower seeds, tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, parsley, and catnip.

Box two with tomato cages added,and after bunny damage. 

I love, love, love raised garden boxes!  It brings me great joy to watch things grow.  I cannot wait to use the fresh herbs, and spoil my cats with fresh catnip.  I am hoping the bunnies will leave the garden alone, after finding 2 tomatoes damaged, and 2 cucumbers nibbled on.  We have already started to see seeds sprouting. These boxes are going to be awesome!

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Spring Plans

A long ago bloom.

Our neck of the woods is about to burst with color.  We have bought two garden boxes made of cedar to build.  I have big plans for them.  First we have to get past the threat of frost.  I have more plans than garden box, so I will have to temper myself.  I am eager to get them put together, perhaps this weekend.  Last weekend we had rain all day Saturday, and other plans for Sunday.

The Gold Finches have their new bright yellow spring coats.  I love watching them at the feeder outside my window.  I am so pleased that my dear children bought me a finch feeder last fall.  I am hoping for another bird feeder to find a home here for Mother's Day.  Maybe.

I have three planter boxes to fill with annuals.  Last year they added such constant color to our outside world.  I also have to replace the two cone flowers that did not make it over winter, sadly.  I am not sure what to replace them with at this point.  I also want to plant a butterfly bush in memory of my precious grandmother who passed away just before Christmas.

Besides the spring planting, I have a "new"table to spray paint for the deck.  I found it at a thrift store.  I have all the painting supplies, just waiting on the weather, again.  I am looking for some sturdy chairs or we may use what we have.  They are not intended to be kept outdoors, so we would have to bring them out when we want them.

I so love this time of the year! I love taking care of all that the Lord has given to me around my home.  I am so thankful.