After weeks and weeks and weeks of cold weather (well aside from a brief trip to the sunny South Pacific, but that doesn’t count) I am ready for a change. I want to wake up and leap out of bed enthusiastically. Not sit there and shiver and dare myself to touch the cold floor.
The calendar tells me that there is only 19 days left until spring comes along and changes everything. It will be fabulous, there will be blue sky days, the birds will be singing, it will be warmer and I can sow my seeds and get this garden started.
But we all know this a winter weary mind talking. Spring can actually be a bit of a shocker. It is a transition season to the warmer weather of summer. Spring is tumultuous and completely unpredictable.
If last spring was anything to go by then there is not hope. We were about six weeks late on everything because it was so miserable. I have forgotten the exact details because I have chosen to blank them out.
This spring is going to be better because we are owed it. I will apply blind faith for the next few weeks and like a light switch being flipped, winter will be gone from this place.
We can start to see the signs. Spring is coming.
Come again soon – there are only 19 days left in winter, hooray!
Awesome update thank you for sharing it nearly our winter here not quite sure how many days but will check it out have a blessed day
There is nothing quite like fresh asparagus, Ive got mine cut back and Im just waiting for the day those beautiful little spears poke their heads out the ground!
Hi Kathy. The asparagus are the first veggies of the season. It is always exciting to see them.
Cheers Sarah : o )
Hang in there! I’ll try and find a way to send you some of our 107 degrees if that would help 😉
Hi. I just did a quick google translate- 41.7C. Oh my goodness! How do you cope with it that hot?
Maybe a few degrees sent this might be win win for both of us!
Try to stay cool.
Cheers Sarah : o )
You get cabin fever in the summers because you really don’t go outside unless you have to. And you count the days until the storm season starts to bring in the rain and the “cool” fronts where it drops 10-15 degrees.
Gosh. I think I should consider myself blessed for my mild seasons. I hope it cools down for you soon. : o )
You waiting for Spring I am waiting for Fall, just need some relief from the heat…
Hi Gene. From where I’m sitting (with the heater on and wearing thick socks) it is impossible to imagine being so hot that you are looking forward to cold weather!
Cheers Sarah : o )
Three cheers to blind faith, Sarah. You’ve certainly earned a fine spring. I hope it delivers in spades…and vegetables and fruit too.
Hi Alys. Thanks so much. The air has a barely perceptible change in the way it feels. It is quite exciting. I try not to think of the worst that can happen.
Cheers Sarah : o )
I know that change you’re referring to. After days of a heat wave, I can sense the approaching fall, still weeks away. I think when you garden you really tune in to the subtle changes, don’t you think?
It’s on the way for sure. Although to be honest, last year it was an extension of winter … LOL 😀
Hi Julie. I try not to think of last year. It was too horrid. I’m hoping this year will be much better – we’re owed it!
Cheers Sarah : o )
I will be living vicariously through you shortly, as our winter will be arriving all too soon. Enjoy all of those signs of spring!
Hi Deb. It is amazing how a sunny photo on the internet can bring a bit of warmth to a winter day.
Cheers Sarah : o )
Oh but the sooner you get spring, the quicker we get fall. Happy gardening to you.
Hi Lucinda. I know… in a way I wish winter would slow down a little, as much as I long for spring, I’m not ready for it!
Cheers Sarah : o )