Snow and Spring

It is starting to look like winter outside! We got some snow overnight, and it looks more festive now than it did at Christmas. I have only had to shovel off my deck once so far this winter, and it wasn't very much. Today there was a little more...and I will be doing it again before the end of the day as it is still snowing.

Last winter we had a lot more snow...my Bistro Set was almost completely covered in snow. This year, the snow isn't even halfway up the legs yet. That could change by the end of the week if the snow keeps up.

I am not opposed to the snow...don't get me wrong. I just don't care to drive in it. I would much prefer to stay home when the weather is bad. Once the roads are clear, I don't mind so much. I do have to venture out later today, but by then the plows will be out and the roads should be fine. Getting some snow is actually a very good thing...as we need the moisture. The snow today is fluffy, but the temperature is -15C. The snow will have more moisture content as the weather warms, and we may actually have some green grass this year. We can be hopeful anyhow.

I am still anxious for Spring to come, as I want to get a few more solar lights for our yard. I had about twelve set up around my Bistro Setlast year, and they looked very nice. It's amazing how bright they are.

I am looking forward to building my raised garden beds this Spring. Gardeners Supply has a chart for designing and planting your raised beds using the Square Foot Gardening method. I have done it in the past, and was very impressed with how my garden turned out. There were a lot less weeds, and the soil was not compacted as I wasn't walking on it. I would recommend this type of gardening to anyone.

My coffeeis finished, and my cows are thirsty. Time to get my nephew dressed up to go water them with me. I am babysitting him today...I have forgotten how busy three year olds are; it has been awhile since mine were that age. I can't wait until nephew number three arrives later this month!