Firing Up the Garden

I got into the garden spirit yesterday (Monday, 4-21) I tilled up a neighbors garden, planted 6 trees (2 nectarines, 2 English walnuts, and 2 bush cherries.), and three raspberries. In addition, I mowed most of my yard.
Today, I got into the garden and planted lettuce, spinach, onions and peas. I also got the area that I'm planting tomatoes and potatoes ready. Some tomatoes will go in tomorrow. I'll, also, plant some flowers in my and my wife's flower beds.
This the busiest time of year, and I love it.

The Unveiling

My wife convinced me that it was time to remove the coverings on the fig trees. It was last Saturday (4-19-14) and the sun was out and the temperature was very comfortable. After all was said and done, the trees did not look in as good a condition as I had hoped. However, we need to wait a week or two to be sure.

 The two figs with coverings.

  The coverings being removed.

 Two happy gardeners with the coverings

 removed from the fig trees.

Sorrowful Sparrows

This years foolish birds are sparrows. I heard the usual thump against the dining room window and went to look  to see which bird it was. I was somewhat amazed to see a sparrow thumping against the window. I was more surprised to see more than one sparrow attacking the window.
The windows need a good cleaning.

Spring Song

The pussy willows were late this year, by several weeks. The cold weather has slowed up just about everything. This years rendition was sang solo. My partner in song has laryngitis. Although, she was next to me, giving me encouragement.
 

I know a little pussy

Whose fur is soft and gray

She lives down in the meadow

Not very far away

She'll always be a pussy

SHE'LL NEVER BE A CAT

Cause she's a pussy willow

Now what do you think of that!

The yard is very wet from the recent rains. But, the next several days are suppose to be sunny. So, the first mowing is soon. I need to get the last of the fall leaves off the yard.