With some nice weather on hand, I decided to go outside to do a little yardwork and to get some fresh air.
People in town were putting teddy bears in their windows so parents could drive the littles around on a Teddy Bear Hunt. Left to right, Bink (panther), Ted (bear), and Blue (polar bear) wait to be counted.
Though a few days early, I decided to put out the Spring decorations. The wreath was made by Lady Caer Morgana from The Wiccan Life
I really needed to see the bright colors of the April garden flag
Spring has arrived about 2 months earlier than usual. A single crocus greeted me as I made my rounds.
The little crocus is on the far left of the garden under the Japanese maple. A few daffodil shoots are coming up, too.
A few daffodils by the brick path that leads to the oil fill. I might have to relocate these bulbs in the Fall so the Spring flowers won't get trampled on when the oil man makes his delivery.
Still a little too early for the Lily of the Valley
My tea where I left it while working
Rotrow! Leaves of three! Let them be! Poison Ivy still in her Fall colors
A tulip among the daffodils
Just like being mindful of where I was grabbing dead leaves and sticks, I had to watch where I was placing my big feet so I wouldn't trample the daffs.
Some early show offs
The last load of the day in my little, red wagon
I made a dent.
Dedo agreed I should call it a day.
How does your garden grow?
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Your garden is looking good, I'm sure you are happy that spring is early! Love the wreath and the lovely April flag.Happy T Day, stay safe, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYes, it's nice that Spring arrived early this year. Too bad we're all stuck inside to really enjoy it. 😺
DeleteThis early spring is nice with this stay at home and the virus. Wow, you have daffodils already. We're not there quite yet but any green starting is pretty welcome. And at least we can get outside and do some yard work. I'm OK being home as long as I can get a bit of outside time. They are doing the teddy bears here in NH too. Happy T day my friend. Stay safe. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThe daffodils are a pleasant surprise. As you know we don't usually see the daffodils until end of April because they are buried under snow 😺
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DeleteSpring has sprung! Looking good! (I miss northern flowers.....sigh.) :)
ReplyDeleteWhat? No daffodils or crocus in FL?
Deletesuch a cute idea to put teddy bears in the windows for the kiddos:) I think we are all looking for the colors and signs of spring especially now! I'm seeing some daffodils and grape hyacinths in my neighbors yard. And my two lilac bushes have bright green budding leaves. Stay well, and happy T day!
ReplyDeleteI love lilacs, so pretty. Maybe when things calm down, I'll see about getting a lilac bush
DeleteAaahhh CJ.. we keep saying were gonna get out there but other projects take over... Now its the Master Shower.. Pouring the floor today.. Eeeek! Then a bit of water proofing brush on then we are very close to starting tiling.. Love your daffs... the daffs here are on their last legs.. The wild redbuds are painting the landscape pink and the Dogwoods are just beginning to pop... Different shades of green are erupting all over as the leaves burst open. Spring is here! Not sure i'm ready for her.. We didn't have much of a Winter.. and you know i'm a Winter/Fall person.. lol Take Care! Be safe! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteWe didn't have much of a Winter here. No complaints. Though it's nice that Spring arrived a bit early, I'm really looking forward to Summer!
DeleteWow, spring has arrived early in your part of the world! So nice to see the happy colours of the crocus and daffodils in your garden 😁. It's been warm and sunny here too so I've been gardening, wish I had one of those fabulous red trucks , I'll have to show my hubby ...lol 😉. Wishing you a Happy T Day, stay safe and well! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThe wagon is a canvas collapsible thing that was meant for the beach. It's made by Radio Flyer
DeleteI enjoyed seeing the signs of spring in your yard. that was funny about the poison ivy. I was using my hands to get some leaves out around some ivy ground cover this morning-and the thought that I didn't have to worry about poison ivy or oak at the lake house-at lease I have not seen any as of yet. at the woods house it was Always a concern. and I managed several times not seeing it.
ReplyDeleteLoved the spring flag and the bears in the window-too sweet I love that idea.
stay safe and Happy T hugs Kathy
Poison Ivy, poison oak, poison sumac are all over the place here. I've gotten poison ivy and sumac. Don't want to try for poison oak. 😺
DeleteBeautiful signs of spring and your making progress on the clean up! We have a bear hunt going on in our neighborhood too ~ such a clever idea! Stay well and continue to seek out the good ~
ReplyDeleteI made a little dent, but little by little it will get cleared out.
DeleteAww, I love the Teddy bear idea, CJ. Lots of signs of spring in your garden.
ReplyDeleteI just scrolled and noticed Godzilla eating Peeps. I burst out laughing. Thanks for that!
Stay safe and well.
Godzilla eating Peeps is one of my favorite Easter images 😺
DeleteI love your little garden statue and the signs of spring popping up in your yard. What a great way to make use of your time.
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Kate
I don't like gardening, but it did feel good to get outside
DeleteGood job in the garden. I'm weeks away from being caught up. Beautiful daffodils. Love the idea of the teddy bear hunt.
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I think lots of communities are doing the hunts so the littles have something to do
DeleteYour garden is looking neat, and you seem to have lovely plants coming to welcome spring.
ReplyDeleteThe teddies sitting in the windows is a lovely idea while families are still allowed to go for a walk..
Happy T day wishes, stay safe and well.
Yvonne xx
I live on the main road so walking by is dangerous, but some of the parents are taking their littles out for a ride
DeleteOnce again, I've been kicked off the internet, although ALL providers are seemingly doing their best to keep everyone BUT ME online.
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing others placing bears in their windows. Sadly, I gave my bear away. In England, it's rainbows in the windows. Your three make a grand gesture.
Your gardens are looking good. You worked hard to clean the dead sticks in your yard. Really impressive and fun to see the "fruits" (or should I say sticks) of your labor.
The irony of your little wagon is, my friend Sally bought two of them a couple of years ago, one for me and one for her. She asked if I wanted it, but I said NO because I need something with more stability that won't tear if I throw jagged things into it, or I won't have to wash when I haul wet dirt in it, or it won't collapse under the weight of large rocks I want to move. Looks like it was made for your needs, though. She sent mine back.
It's good to stay hydrated while out working, and your tea is just the perfect thing for you.
Thanks for sharing your garden update, your spring door and wreath, your spring flag, and your tea with us for T this Tuesday.
The wagon was handy for picking up sticks. I have a wheeled cart I like better, but it's full of dirt, too heavy for me to wheel up to the woods. And I haven't dug out the other cart to take some dirt and dump it a little at a time. Glad you were able to get online
DeleteLove your happy springtime post! The ground is still a little wet here in the PNW, but you've inspired me to get out there very soon! And poison ivy? Been there:(
ReplyDeleteWe're in for some wet weather, but it's better than snow.
DeleteI love your spring flag, it's so colourful. Our Gss have one of those carts, they don't use it now as they are older but our son would take them around in it on Halloween, saved carrying them!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated T Day, Jan x
When the girlies were little we had a metal wagon with wooden slats, my dad would haul the girls around the backyard
DeleteIt's always nice to see the signs of growth in one's gardens, after Winter. I like that idea of putting Teddy Bears in the windows.
ReplyDeleteI bet Teddy would enjoy waving at the comings and goings around your neighborhood
DeleteHow beautiful your garden is with these little flowers that are growing everywhere CJ !! Happy belated T-day! I live in an apartment and I don't have a garden, of course, but I have several plants, which are my little garden, and I really like them very much.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything goes well, stay safe and well,
Big hugs, Caty
The idea of your little inside garden made me smile.
DeleteIt's good to see you garden in spring mode. The daffodils are really lovely to see and I hope you will show us the tulip when it flowers.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a really good job of tidying. I like your little trolley thing. Perfect for this sort of job.
I smiled at the Teddies. Unfortunately here the children are not allowed out.
Take care, stay safe,
Happy belated T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Here in Massachusetts where I live, we are under a Stay at Home Advisory. We can go out for essentials like shopping or the pharmacy. We can go to parks but not in large groups and must keep social distancing. In my town since it's rural and there are not sidewalks, most of the parents will drive their littles to look for the Teddies.
DeleteYour April flag is such a bright spot! And the daffodils are always a treat. I bought some in bloom at the grocery store and put them in a pot. Now we'll see if they come back next year. I get a kick out of seeing the photos of the bears in windows :) Such a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteMy nephew gave me some forced tulips at Christmas so when it gets warmer, I'll plant those to see if they will come up next year.
DeleteI hope they come up for you. Tulips are a bright pop of color :)
DeleteIt was so good to be out with your tidying your garden! I love seeing Spring flowers. Your Spring decorations look great too, especially the Spring flag!
ReplyDeleteWe seem to have some Teddy bears in windows in the UK now for children to go on a bear hunt - what a good idea!
We also have folk putting rainbows in their windows which I intend to do!
Take care, belated Happy T day, Chrisx
I think things in the window is a fun idea. Last night, I participated with a (battery operated) candle in the window in appreciation for the healthcare workers.
Deletealways fun to see your garden - i love color so that flag is great.
ReplyDeleteIt really stands out and makes me smile when I see it.
DeleteI want a little red wagon! So cute! I have been doing so much yard cleaning, and I still have tones more to do. Where does this all come from? LOL! You are right, Spring has come early this year! Your decorations are so pretty! I have to write to you about Lady Caer Morgana (Kims' blog). I already e-mailed her, to explain, that I can't comment. It keeps sending me to some place else. But, I see you can still comment? Like I said, I will e-mail you CJ! Take Care, Big Hugs!
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