tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099706683992013607.post1210271509005687627..comments2023-10-14T14:55:44.785-04:00Comments on Barbara's Garden Chronicles: It's almost the end of April, enough alreadyBarbarapchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099706683992013607.post-40392715404335909432013-04-30T12:38:01.954-04:002013-04-30T12:38:01.954-04:00Know the feeling. With the weather changing so su...Know the feeling. With the weather changing so suddenly, there's just so much to get done. The racoons found a small edge of my lawn and then gave up - hopefully it isn't a signal to come back, but a show that there's nothing worth pursuing. I couldn't believe how many grubs I found in the garden beds, no wonder those fuzzy bandits are going nuts. Thanks, you really can't have enough small bulbs, I know you have to go through that messy period after, but I think when I look at that see of blue, it's completely worth it.<br />BBarbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099706683992013607.post-52046452048308105982013-04-30T12:34:38.034-04:002013-04-30T12:34:38.034-04:00I remember all those sore muscles at the beginning...I remember all those sore muscles at the beginning of the nursery season. Hope you've got someone to help you out. I think it's great that you order early - once you get those gardeners hooked at the beginning of the gardening season, they'll be back all summer long. And, so true about being impatient- am beside myself wondering how I'm going to get it all done now that the weather has changed. Have quite a collection of nice filled brown refuse bags. Too much to do and not enough daylight!<br />BBarbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099706683992013607.post-30981792815911838162013-04-30T12:30:13.946-04:002013-04-30T12:30:13.946-04:00Looks like we've got some real live spring wea...Looks like we've got some real live spring weather on the way & can't get over how the flowers are all coming up. I think our Canadian racoons are still miffed that the beaver was chosen over them as our national animal - hence all that extra effort. I like your duck story - isn't it great how they can find ideal situations throughout towns and cities.<br />B.Barbarapchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990013417063903768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099706683992013607.post-63173990394588425892013-04-29T11:46:08.370-04:002013-04-29T11:46:08.370-04:00At least we finally had some decent weather on the...At least we finally had some decent weather on the weekend. I was out in the garden yesterday as well trying not to feel overwhelmed by all the work that must be done. I even got my first mosquito bite!<br />I can't believe the racoon damage to that lawn! Somebody was certainly busy. Love that last shot Barbara. Small bulbs look so pretty when massed.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099706683992013607.post-46029683427983270012013-04-27T12:13:31.964-04:002013-04-27T12:13:31.964-04:00I have been wheeling plants into and out of the gr...I have been wheeling plants into and out of the greenhouse all week - although this could be retribution to the fact that I order in perennials earlier than most. Luckily the new nursery has a lot more space! I too will be glad to substitute the icing sugar for some good old warmth. Patience my friend. Soon the garden will be demanding all of our free time! Not a complaint, just a statement of fact LOL!Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734807639763465706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099706683992013607.post-23311161460038631892013-04-26T23:48:41.880-04:002013-04-26T23:48:41.880-04:00Sorry winter is still being stubborn where you are...Sorry winter is still being stubborn where you are. On the plus side, you live in a land of very industrious raccoons. I've had them dig up my lawn as well, but it was not a thorough job - no real work ethic. I like the ducks! Last year there were a couple nesting over a neighbor's garage and taking advantage of his above ground pool. They would come to our yard to feed.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com