The Vernal Equinox or…will it ever be spring??

Perhaps one of our biggest projects this spring/summer/fall is to do a LOT of work in the gardens.  We had our front steps rebuilt last summer and all of the existing landscaping removed so we are left with a blank slate.  I’ve been reading and sketching and consulting and putting together plans and plant lists and waiting waiting waiting to be able to start.

Did I mention there was a blizzard down on the Cape yesterday?  Yup, no gardening going on here… yet.  I’m getting ready.

I am starting a new garden journal for this house, this year.  I kept one at our old house and it really was helpful to see what did well and what didn’t. Last time, I used a book that my mom had bought for me not long after we moved in.  This time, I’m building my book from scratch so I can add, subtract and change up as needed.  I purchased a Field Journal from Snow Moon as well as a set of digital templates to drop my photos in, print out and add to the book.  I’ll share details of the garden journal as we go along.   Will I use the templates all the time?  Probably not but they are a great way to get lots of photos on the page and they are the right size AND, no fuss no muss.

Here is what was happening last week in the garden here in zone 6B, north of Boston

Yes, still snow on the ground…the only sign of spring is more birds around and a very slight swelling to the buds on the Magnolia tree.

Come on Spring!!! We’re getting ready for you!

What is it looking like in your neck of the woods?