Feb. 16th feels like Spring. The Pussy Willow bush is nearly in full bloom. Ross and I have been pruning dead limbs and planting little saplings. Being outside is so refreshing. Bulbs are begining to emerge from the leaf mulched earth.


The pasture is greening up with clover and you can feel and smell the soil warming up today. I've noticed a few swamp maples in thier garnet vale of Spring blossoms. Good food for the honey bees initial flights this spring.

We are anticipating our first planting and looking for signs of previously planted perrenials. Spring is near. Deep sigh.