spring fever

This weekend's respite from drowning rains was a welcome one. And with the equinox quickly approaching (tomorrow), it's about time. Thanks Mother Nature! The season pokes through winter's moldy duff, emerging in budding leaves and tender new growth. Plans for one project are well under way, and another friend's parents have given me permission to plant seeds and starts in their backyard. No shortage of soil work to keep this gardener focused and busy. A quick shot of the next project: a series of 5 raised beds each measuring approximately 3' x 10.' The soil is rich and highly workable at first glance, and should provide ample opportunity to experiment with layout and design. Plans to hatch...