garden update - so much to do, so little time!

I was in Toronto last week (on a conference trip for my "real job"), so am way behind on my April gardening to-do list (which will soon be added to my May gardening to-do list!)

 

Above: tulips are blooming and spireas leafed out in TO.

The perennials here at home seem to be way ahead this year, and yet I am way behind.  I still haven't finished pulling off all the winter mulch, and rain barrels are not set up yet.  If I was on top of things I would have planted plenty of seeds in the veggie beds already, but because I'm still working on putting brackets in for hoops I haven't done that yet either!  Plus, of course, this is a very busy consulting time so I've done more in other people's gardens than I have in my own!

On the bright side, back in my own garden, the honeyberries, striped squill and tulipa tarda are already blooming and several bees have been spotted.  My Dad came over and dug out 2 spruce tree stumps from the Adventure Garden, and we've cleaned up the mess from that. My 4-year-old B and I planted sweet pea seeds last night.  Small progress is being made.

So in case you're worried because you haven't been able to get much done in the garden yet this spring, don't worry, you're not the only one!

Comments

[Paula H.]

You are not alone! The only thing I have done so far is seed and fertilize my lawn... and only because I knew we were in for cool, rainy weather! Here's hoping I get to my list this weekend.

[Calgary Garden Coach]

Yes, I suppose if you're going to be selling your house you have to pay attention to boring things like lawns!
;-)
If I can get my cool-season veggie seeds planted this week-end I will be a happy camper. Good luck with your list,
Cheers!
Janice

[plantman]

I'm glad to see we're only a little bit behind Toronto this year :)

Even my spirea are coming out, and the tulip flowerheads are almost out.

[Calgary Garden Coach]

I know! It is such an exciting time of year! Enjoy your flowers and foliage,
Janice

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