How Does the Garden Grow?

I love Spring! I think I love Spring the most because I can grow things; yummy things and beautiful things.I am always amazed at the miracle of each little seed that I put in the dirt. They just need a little moisture and warmth and they grow into a glorious plant; something that we can feast our eyes or our tummies on! Even though we have had a cold wet Spring with temperatures between 30 - 50 degrees we have a few things growing. Following is a report of what is growing and pictures of the new green house we got up this weekend.

Tomatoes, peppers and basil among other treats growing in the greenhouse:

 The herb garden is growing up nicely with the oregano, chives, mint and horse radish trying to take over all the space:

 The hydropronic strawberries are doing well

 I was afraid that my "prized" bamboos had died from our harsh winter this year, but as you can see there are some little sprouts shooting up out of the ground!

 Apple blossoms

Pie cherry blossoms

Raspberries

 The lilacs are almost to burst into their aromatic greatness

 Peas, not tall enough to attach to the fence yet

 Blossoms on the strawberries:

 The rhubarb plant is a giant rhubarb bush, as tall as the fence

 Little green shoots in the Aspargus patch

 Corn, about an inch tall, just barely peeking up out of the cold ground:

The giant pumpkin plants that are trying to stay warm in the wall-of-water:

The plum tree is loaded with blossoms

 Flowering cherry bush

 Bleeding hearts that have grown to a 4 feet tall bush.

 Beautiful Spring Tulips

 The bleeding heart- up close.

Boise Visit

Brad and I enjoyed a weekend in Boise. Brad attended a meeting on Friday and we spent the rest of our time playing with Kambri and Cohen, going to Isabelle, Payton, and Dillon's soccer games and to Isabelle's dance recital.

A Tribute to the Mothers in My Life

I have been been so blessed to have great mothers in my life:
My dear sweet mother who has been such a support and example to me.
My grandmother Schwendiman who spent her 100 plus years taking care of her family.
The mothers of my grandchildren who are doing such a great job in taking care of them and allowing me to be a part of their lives.