I have been so amazed with how well our herbs survived and even thrived through the winter months. I haven't checked them out lately, so I was shocked to see how much the thyme had spread.
I noticed the sage still holding strong and the mint just starting to make a comeback.
Excited with the state of the edible plants, I went to see how the rest of the garden was doing. I saw some encouraging signs of growth - shoots of bright green from bulbs popping out of the ground (lilies I think?) and some of our sedum coming back in full force.
Over by the creek I saw a few of the trees were finally showing some green as well.
This winter has been too long for my taste so it really did my soul good to see some signs of spring around the yard. Everything has been so brown out here lately that it is thrilling to finally be seeing some green. I was in such a spring-y mood I decided to give my header an update as well :)
What's going on in your garden lately?
~Tammy
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How lovely! It's so heartwarming to see new life awakening!
ReplyDeleteLoving all that green!!
ReplyDeletenice new shoots!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new header - and I love to see everything popping up all over! Your raised beds Tammy - are they 4x8? Going to try one this year (always have done earthboxes, containers in the past) and want to get the right dimensions! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the frames for your garden beds! I am hoping to do that this year as well - instead of just relying on the rows that I eyeball each spring. I think it will make for a neater looking garden.
ReplyDeleteGood to see that your herbs made it through the winter. I want to do a little herb garden bed that hopefully will over-winter well...we shall see!
Looks wonderful! I love to watch the perennials come up this time of year...looks like your herbs and flowers are going to be beautiful this year!
ReplyDeleteYou had a lot of stuff that fared well!
ReplyDeleteLook at all that green popping up everywhere. I suppose Mother Earth is awakening from her long slumber :)
ReplyDeleteWow! It was nice to see so many things starting to come up! :) Sure makes you feel good. My garden is still fast asleep, nothing happening. Just got the ice away so I could get in there to get to my chicken coop which is in the same fenced area. I can't wait to get to work and get things sprouting! :) I want my rhubarb to come up so I can make a pie :) Beautiful pictures! Do you dry your herbs for winter use?
ReplyDeleteTammy, I agree! Green really is a welcome sight and a welcome sign this spring! Your garden is showing lots of wonderful promise already-and I'm excited to see how it grows in the coming weeks and months:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so jealous of the herbs you have sprouting up! I would love to cook with those!!!
ReplyDeleteI would also love to build garden beds, like yours; I'm just not sure if we will do it or not this year. My plan is elaborate and involves a new fence for our yard....so...not so sure we will get to move on it.
What else do you grow over the summer? My son received the cutest little starter garden yesterday, which included watermelon seeds....so curious to know if they will work in my area?!?!
Looks like spring is headed your way, Tammy! Love your garden beds all laid out - can't wait to see what happens there this summer! Love your new blog header, too cute with your little feet in your boots! It's amazing how hardy herbs are - I have some sage that is at least 15 years old! Love when you see the first signs of spring. It is like you can finally take a deep breath! Enjoy! xx
ReplyDeleteIt is so fun to see mother nature awakening once more! Great pics Tammy!
ReplyDeleteThinking of doing some kind of tire garden this year, but way to early yet for real specifics. So neat to see the herbs popping up. :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE a wood behind my veg beds!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so promising, doesn't it? Love the new header!
ReplyDeleteWe were spared the "brown-out" this year. We have stuff bloomin' all over the place. I have about 6 gardening posts in draft form, waiting to be finished and posted. Enjoy the springtime!
I like your photos and all the green. I have garlic and onions so far, my peach tree is blooming and the wild flowers are coming along and should start blooming soon too.
ReplyDeleteYay, for spring! The first greenery and budding is so thrilling. How delightful for you!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to see all the new growth and your plants making a comeback. So happy that spring is here. Great shots, Tammy! Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteOh, to have those herbs growing already.. I can't imagine.. Our garden is bare but just.. smile..
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely already, gal! So, so, so excited to see green and flowers....winter wasn't all that cold but it just seemed to drag on. And on. Woohoo spring!
ReplyDeleteAll that new green life is VERY exciting! Now if we could only get some sunshine!
ReplyDeleteOur lettuce hasn't sprouted yet, hopefully soon. The marjoram and thyme haven't started new growth yet, hopefully they survived. I have four mints in my mint garden, and so far only the Sweet Mint has made a comeback.
You have me eager for springtime and gardening!
ReplyDeleteLooking good! I am always amazed too at how herbs can survive the winter-they are very hardy!
ReplyDeleteOh I know Tammy cold weather has dragged on here too, but the past few days little signs of Spring. Crocus popped up, I see Peony shoots , our mint and sedum coming back too. Things are starting to have some growth spurt slowly but surely. If things warm up just a bit there will be an amazing growth spurt I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI never knew how much I loved the color green. I sure have been missing it for the past six months!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics - thanks for sharing!
How exciting for you to have all the new growth coming up! It is past time for spring!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and son were working on our flowerbeds today, giving them new dirt and planting flower bulbs. Can't wait to see what blooms!
ReplyDeleteLove all the new growth in your garden. It excites me to see my plants doing well. At the moment, my chilli plant is going nuts!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all the buds in your garden! It means spring really is coming :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I had the yard for a garden, but I just don't, so I have to resort to shopping at my local farmer's market!
YAY for spring and new growth! :)
ReplyDeleteI like your updated header picture, shoot I like all your header pictures they are very clever!
My irises actually have buds and I hope to have blooms later this week!
It's amazing how the plants know when to grow despite the weather!
ReplyDeleteMy greenhouse is filled with seedlings waiting for the gardens to be cleaned, and the weather to warm!
Nice pics! :)
Now I want spring all the more! Thanks for this happy peek into your gardens and plantings. :)
ReplyDeleteThese glimpses of spring are so lovely! Thank you for sharing... now I can't wait for spring to come to "my neck of the woods".
ReplyDeleteI am going to start a new herb garden this summer. Spring can't come soon enough, I am so ready to start my gardens!
ReplyDeleteNice! It's exciting to see new life in the garden. About all I have so far is a couple crocuses that I think are volunteer (because I sure don't remember planting them) and the beginnings of my hostas. Yeah - I think Spring is coming!
ReplyDeleteWell. I'm a little jealous. All I've done is spread compost. I didn't even get a chance to turn the soil before we had 8 inches of snow. Now that the snow is melted and I have a day off, it's raining. Not complaining though, we need the moisture!
ReplyDeleteAll you herbs make me excited for our 'signature' cream cheese. ALl we do is go around the garden, collect all the herbs we can find, chop, whip it with cream cheese and spread on a bagel. You have enough to do that now! Mmm!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I spy daffodils sprouting here. :)
So glad spring is at your door. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYay for spring! We had such a mild winter this year that quite a few herbs over wintered well. It's warming up in Atlanta so I'm getting ready to refresh some of my beds this weekend and start planting. I still have row covers on my beds from my winter garden so that should protect my new plantings for the time being until the night time temps warm up.
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting to see green in your garden! It gives me hope that I will see green some day soon! I hope you will be eating garden fresh lettuce soon.... Even though I will be crazy jealous!
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful returns of growth in your garden. I am excited for you!
ReplyDeletelove the bokah with the burgeoning leaves.;)
ReplyDeleteHooray spring is coming!! You just reminded me that I want to plant some mint!
ReplyDeleteMost of my gardening is indoors right now. Hopefully, I'll get a few seeds planted outdoors today or tomorrow. Such a weird spring, isn't it!
ReplyDeleteFarmhouse hugs,
Cindy
Well what a sight and a wonderful one at that. So happy to see some green in your neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteJa de lente komt eraan je ziet en je ruikt het,heerlijk.
ReplyDeletesuch a magical time of year! beautiful photos:-)
ReplyDeleteI love your pics !!! I can feel the crunch under my feet walking thru the leaves and entering into your farm. LOVE it all. I love spring and the new life it brings.. In your case after the frost ..and It just makes me feel like each season is a rebirth kind of .. LOVE it girl.... Hope that your week is blessed HUGS
ReplyDeleteTammy - now that's a garden! It puts my pocket handkerchief pot based garden to absolute shame. We are just about to go off daylight saving here so it is officially autumn - although the days are still nice and warm. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteTammy I love the Spring updated header, I am tired of winter too. My mint has resprouted as well. I even enjoyed a pinch in my tea last weekend, yum!
ReplyDeleteWe are still working on our coop design. I've got some great ideas that I will be sharing soon on the new chicken blog.
Enjoy the blooming spring!
Holly
Looks like a GREAT start! We're just now seeing more ground than snow. :sigh: I expect that we would even be able to plant cool weather crops until the end of the month or early May. Such a short season here!
ReplyDeleteWanted to come by to say hello...it’s so very exciting to see garden posts again, winter has lasted way too long! Just wanted to let you know Fishtail Cottage’s Garden Party will be starting up again in May (Thursday May 2nd) Would love to have you come over and link up again and again! Hope you have a great weekend! xoxo, tracie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - it's nice to see some more green than we have.
ReplyDeleteI could just cry with relief that spring in FINALLY here. Longest winter ever. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! Hope to see you there again today!
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