Spring – Nancy on the Home Front

Spring in the Pacific Northwest

In January we went for a walk in the Bloedel Reserve and everywhere we looked there were signs of spring. The grass was green, the willows were leafing out and it looked like spring would officially arrive any minute. Then we got all the crazy snow and cold weather in February and it seemed likeContinue reading “Spring in the Pacific Northwest”

Easy Ways to Get Your Garden Ready For Spring

If you’re watching the ground outside freeze, and then re-freeze, you’re probably feeling antsy for when the ground finally thaws for good, with the onset of much anticipated warmer weather. During winter, your garden is exposed to severe temperatures and the elements, and will need a bit of clearing out and care before it’s readyContinue reading “Easy Ways to Get Your Garden Ready For Spring”

April Showers Bring May Flowers

We all know the saying “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” Well, the last week of April brought a light dusting of snow for us, while this week it is raining. I don’t mind because the world is turning green before our eyes. Everywhere you look the fields are turning a bright green and the gardensContinue reading “April Showers Bring May Flowers”

Is It Spring Yet?

I don’t know what the weather is like where you live but this week has felt more like summer than spring! We went from cool temperatures to the high 70s and even low 80s! I do love this time of year, no bugs yet! We were able to sit outside and enjoy our first dinnerContinue reading “Is It Spring Yet?”