Snow and Blooming Squill

Saturday morning I woke up to snow on the ground. Yet that wasn't stopping the Siberian squill that I planted in October. It pushed up through the snow. Now the plants are above ground and about to burst into bloom, even though the temps have only warmed into the 40s F (normal highs this time of year are about 60F), and we have another winter storm predicted for this area. Ah, Minnesota. This winter has gone on too long. I do have some lettuce and peas planted, though I am not sure this weather is very helpful for them. This weekend temps are predicted to be in the 50s, so that will help.

Crocuses and Homemade Cold Frame

Okay, I am not handy or crafty. My talents revolve around words, so keep that in mind as you look at my homemade coldframe. It is two bendable squares of trellis covered with fabric floating row cover. The frames are clipped together with plastic clips on the inside, and then the fabic is attached on the ourside with clothespins. It's not elegant, I know, but the fabric is easily raised to let off heat. The two pieces sit side by side, so I can remove one if needed. I could not find a coldframe that would fit my garden bed size, so I had to create my own. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. Also, the crocuses are blooming. These photos are from a few days ago. Happy spring!

No Fooling

Yes, it's April Fool's Day. However, it is true that some of the daffodils are about two inches out of the ground. Since I live in the woods, I may be a few days behind everyone else, but I am happy and soooooo ready for spring.