Finally

As I have been absent from blogging, due to lack of things to write about, I am excited by all the wonderful things to come. So FINALLY, there are some actual things going on here at the farm. Winter has really sucked the life out of everything including my inspiration to write witty blog posts. Here I am to tell you it has come to an end and boy oh boy I don't think I am going to have much time to lounge around and sip coffee by the fire anymore.

Yesterday was truly the beginning of spring for me, no matter what the calendar says. Eh hem...March 20th I laugh at you. Of course like most everywhere our spring is dotted with sunny days and drizzly ones. Yesterday being around 70 degrees all day and sunny, while today it is around 40 and raining. Gotta love Missouri for that. Who knows, I may be able to whip out my bikini this afternoon considering the erratic weather we get here. Maybe I should not though. You would be able to see me from miles away like a beam of light due to the lack of color on my pasty white skin.

Anyway, back to spring. The daffodils are blooming everywhere, as are the iris and tulips along with the hyacinths. My garlic and shallots that were planted last fall are looking happy as can be. The chickens are really enjoying the wonderful things that are popping up for them to chase after and peck at. Even the dogs are happy because our daily walks on the property get to include a dip in the creek that is now filled from seasonal spring. Ah the country life.

The hubby and I started a portion of our seeds indoors yesterday. An array of herbs, leeks, brussel sprouts ( two purple varieties ), marigolds, and rainbow swiss chard for now. We may have bitten off more than we can chew but I do believe that the tasty rewards will be quite pleasurable mid summer and fall when picking and processing begins.

As I tell him all the time, my super crafty husband rigged up a neat little grow set up for me in what is currently our laundry room. (below is a picture) It was built with metal shelving we had, probably from Costco, fluorescent light fixtures, daylight bulbs, and a few other Macgyver type items he used to make it all work. This way all our seed that I carefully picked out can get a great start and my tomatoes can be strong before being released into the world. I talk as though they are my children but when someday you are trying to feed your family with all home grown fresh foods and considering all the hours of work...they kinda are like your little babies.

Hopefully I may have inspired some of you to get outside and play or get inside and start some seeds. Whatever the case, trust me, when you are picking fresh herbs and tomatoes this summer you wont be a bit unhappy with time you have lovingly spent with your garden.