Jan 30
2010

Jonesin’ for Spring

The chickens aren’t the only ones sick of this wintertime weather inconvenience. I’ve been jonesin’ for spring for weeks now. Well, spring and chocolate. I can do something about the chocolate.

It turns out, I can do a little something about spring too!  Some of my gardening pals egged me on (*snicker*) with their discussion of all the spring bulbs they were buying for forcing. The nursery of choice among these seasoned gardeners was Brent and Becky’s.

Hey, I can keep up with the Joneses and get my jones on too! (Is anyone following me here?)

spring forced bulbs sm

Here’s the Brent and Becky’s winter mix bulbs with narcissus, tulips and small oxalis peaking out around their feet. Next to it is the gorgeous Amarylis ‘Elvas’ and the stout little ‘Foxtrot’ tulips.

elvas sm

tulipe foxtrot sm

I also have some Princes Irene and ‘Lilac Wonder’ tulips, but they’re not quite ready for their debut.

There’s still a lot of winter left here in Southern Maryland. In fact, as I write this it’s snowing. The weather guessers had predicted a couple of inches. Right now it looks like it’s about eight inches and rising.

I responded, of course, by ordering seeds. So far I’ve placed a nice, healthy order at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and a smallish order at Cook’s Garden.  I’m not even closed to finished yet, cause I’m jonesin’ for some summer bulbs.

Brent and Becky’s here I come!

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8 Responses to “Jonesin’ for Spring”

  1. Union Glashutte Says:
    January 30th, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    I am definitely feigning for spring! I can’t wait to plant some new flowers outside.. We just moved in our house in December and I haven’t been able to plant anything. I have my gardening tools READY!
    -Sylvia

  2. Jean Says:
    January 31st, 2010 at 11:07 am

    I’m trying to convince myself that in a few short weeks it’ll be spring! I do believe there’s a chance of it here but typically we’ll get hit with a late freeze. Anyway, bulb forcing seems like a great way to anticipate spring. I especially love your amaryllis. How did you get it so short? Most times mine get very tall.
    .-= Jean´s last blog ..Gumdrops and Meatballs =-.

  3. Cindy, MCOK Says:
    January 31st, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    I’m jonesin’ for spring, too, and it’s not nearly as cold here as in MD! Hawaii is sounding better every day I wake up to gray skies and temperatures in the 40s.

  4. Mr. McGregor's Daughter Says:
    February 1st, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    Your photos have made me realize I have made a serious mistake with my forced bulbs – I haven’t put any moss around their feet. Your pots looks lovely and complete.
    .-= Mr. McGregor’s Daughter´s last blog ..The Tale of the Fox and the Squirrel =-.

  5. Gail Says:
    February 2nd, 2010 at 7:16 am

    Yes, jonesin in Nashville~~although, I did so enjoy the snow…It can go now! gail
    .-= Gail´s last blog ..Musing On Our First Snowfall =-.

  6. Nancy Bond Says:
    February 2nd, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Second try at leaving a comment — the spam filter thinks I’m spam. Pffft! :-)

    Your arrangements are beautiful and very much like spring.
    .-= Nancy Bond´s last blog ..(Un)Happy Groundhog Day! =-.

  7. Alexandra Says:
    February 3rd, 2010 at 5:29 am

    May I take the picture of the tulip foxtrot to my site? I admire it/
    .-= Alexandra´s last blog ..Смородина черная. Особенности выращивания =-.

  8. Cool Garden Things Says:
    February 16th, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    Oh so gorgeous! That Amarillis is amazing!!So lovely:)
    .-= Cool Garden Things´s last blog ..Think First: Pest Control In The Garden =-.

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February 6th, 2012

Another Monday.

Harry and I spent the better part of the weekend painting the master bedroom. We traded off between rolling and detail work and we both made our fair share of messes. For a while Sophie perched on top of a chaise to supervise our work. Sarah was distraught. She does not like change.

Today we get back to normal. I will have to do something about my manicure. Speckled fingernails in Benjamin Moore Light Pewter is not really a good look.

Here’s wishing you a happy, calm and productive week.

Robin

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February 3rd, 2012

If you’re in the neighborhood and just happen to have your paintbrush and paint clothes with you, stop on by. Harry and I are taking the day off from work to start painting the master bedroom. We figure it’ll take until Sunday. Harry does most of the rolling—no small chore with high ceilings—and I do all the tedious detail work. You, of course, can pitch in wherever you like.

We’re painting it a dove grey. So if you see some grey in my hair in the next few days, it’s paint. Got it? The grey is paint.

Robin

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February 2nd, 2012

Happy Groundhog Day! What are you doing to celebrate?

We’ll have a special dinner of NOT groundhog. Dinner will be a special pasta (TBD) and some yummy homemade yeast rolls. Then we’ll pull out the photo album of past Groundhog Days and reminisce. We will toast Puxatawny Phil by opening the first bottle of my homemade apfelwein, which I hope is sparkly by now. If it’s any good, you’ll hear more about it.

Cheers!

Robin

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February 1st, 2012

Working from a home office is not always what it’s cracked up to be. I have a lousy IT department (me). Interruptions range from barking dogs to crowing roosters. I hear my business phone ring during non-business hours.

But there is a lot good about a 15 step commute. Such as today. It’s cloudy and a bit drizzly, but the temps will climb into the mid 60s for the second day in a row. I will turn off the heat, throw open the windows and give the house—and office—a good airing. Ahhh!

Robin

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