White Wave Camellia

It has been a most unusual winter here. Not very cold and there has definitely been more sunshine than rain in this neck of the woods. Early signs of spring are everywhere. I just hope we won’t get any hard freezes.

Crocuses

Magnolia tree in bloom

The plum tree is blooming early this year

Forsythia flowers

Camellia

Fragrant daphne shrubs are already blooming all around the neighborhood

Magnolia bud

Magnolia blossom opening

Plum blossoms

Crocuses in the morning sun

Yesterday I planted a bare-root Stark Donut Peach tree. These are my very favorite peaches. Also started some tomato seeds in between moist paper towels . I put them into ziplock baggies to keep them damp. Once they are sprouted,  I will transplant them into small containers. This method has worked well for me over the years. I’ve used it with peppers and eggplant too. Seems to go much faster then in soil. I just have to keep a close eye on the process to avoid letting the sprouts get too big. In addition, sugar snap pea seeds are soaking in water and awaiting planting. I’ve started weeding the garden as well, in hopes of getting a head start this year and managing to keep up with them.

I love crocuses.

Have a great Sunday!