Another Day, Another - What?

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As Molly and I walk the perimeter of the property to flush out every bird and pinecone trying to infiltrate, we often pause to see just what we have growing here. Since I've only been here about two weeks or so and still not nearly settled in the house, nothing has been touched outside at all.

Here's a shot of the first daffodils I saw two days ago and a shot of them just a few minutes ago. What a difference a day (or two) makes!



This large bush-type thing will be flowering soon and I haven't a clue what it is, but from the hundreds of tiny red buds on it, it is going to be stunning. I'm definitely going to be watching for the day that it explodes. Here it is in full, and a close-up.











Right outside the back door is another tree (the one from the previous post with the bush growing amongst it) and the buds there are coming along nicely too. I am not certain, but I believe it might be a red-bud, with it's little purplish-red buds flaunting their pretty colors. I was unable to get a good picture of it, but will give it another try.

The front/side of the house close to the road sports this small pocket of rocks with a smattering of daffodils and crocus, I believe, and they will be popping soon too. I'm definitely going to fix up this area, or maybe just take it out when I put in the two sections of fence with rock and flower garden for the hummingbirds and butterflies. It will depend on what I can see from my large window here, whether it provides a pretty view from the road as well.



If you look closely at this picture you will see the little bulb that isn't even in the ground has sprouted and is trying valiantly to become a sunny addition to the spot, right along with the big guys. I was going to stick it down into the dirt more, but decided to just let it go the way it fell.



The front of the house is banked with tulips amongst the white rock, and I'm not sure what else. I don't care for the white - it reminds me of something beach-y. I love the beach, but it's not the look I'm going for here, so the white rock will eventually come up and be replaced with mulch or rock of another color.



And no outdoor adventure would be complete without Miss Molly paws-ing for her photo op.

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Time to Get the 2009 Season Underway

I can't believe it's almost the end of March and I haven't started a single seedling yet. I do have a reason for being behind, though - I bought a house!

Yes, I finally found a house I could afford and completed the long, arduous journey to home-ownership on March 3 and I'm still in the process of moving in. I've got everything I need to function, but still have a full 10'x25' storage unit full of more furniture and goodness knows what else to get here and settled.

I have almost an acre of land so I will be able to have a 'real' garden this year - hurray! Since I'm still busy with so many other things and have a new puppy too, I don't know how much of a garden it will be this first year, but I am determined to get my hands dirty and get something in the ground.

There are already a few daffodils and tulips scattered around, but I'm not sure what's what yet. Here's a shot of one bunch of daffodils that are coming up, and I know there are more of this variety in a few other places.


Don't you just love seeing those bright snatches of color 'springing' up all over, reminding us of new life?

Why would anyone plant this silly bush in the middle of this tree, right outside the back door? Not to mention there are stepping stones that lead nowhere. Hmmm ...


I certainly have my work cut out for me, but I am ever so thankful that I have the opportunity to do it!