April showers are supposed to bring May flowers...but what if they're snow showers? Then I must live in Minnesota. Above is a photo of a snowdrop, pushing up through the recent snow. I planted quite a few in the fall, but this is the only one so far. I'm a little worried because during the winter we had bitterly cold temps and high winds, which blew off the mulch. And we've got way too many hungry critters.
Above are marigold seedlings. I may started the seeds too early, but who can blame me? During this pandemic, my body craves being outside, digging in the dirt and creating some beauty...maybe because of the unrelenting sameness of each day. Below are some 2 liter plastic bottles. I'm slicing the bottoms off of them to make cloches for the seeds I'll plant. They do double duty--warming the seedlings and protecting them from hungry birds, squirrels, and rabbits. This is the kind of solution I love...cheap, effective, and recyclable.
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