Happy March to all of you! Oh, the first day of March here was unbelievable, high 50s, brilliant blue skies, warm sunshine and promises of Spring in the light breeze. It was a day of rejoicing that Winter's days are numbered, and as much as I love winter, I am now allowing my heart to sing in the promise of spring!
I opened our front door on Saturday, March 1st for several hours to let the spring breeze inside. Oh what a glorious day it was!
I was motivated with the energy from all that sunshine to tackle a long overdue project in my greenhouse. I removed everything from inside, which was a lot of stuff! Then I laid heavy black landscape paper down as I plan to plant in black bags and raised beds this year rather than the ground.
After I finished the task, I enjoyed sitting in my chair and looking at all I'd accomplished. It felt so good! You'll notice it had a bottle of my homemade kombucha with me. I can work all day with just sips of my kombucha and feel great!
Did you get to see the planetary parade? It was amazing to see the moon and Venus in the clear skies.
On Sunday I planted seeds! After organizing the greenhouse, I went through my seeds I had collected last year. I started tomatoes, peppers, marigolds, zinnias cosmos from my own seeds that I had dried and saved and lettuce and spinach from seeds I had bought previously. This is the first year I have not bought any seeds! We will see how it goes!
I have seedling mats in my greenhouse with a temperature timer. I am not otherwise heating it. I do have the seedlings inside a smaller mini greenhouse.
Here is my current seedling nursery.
I've started my seeds like this for many years! I use large empty salad containers with holes poked in the bottom. Once the seeds sprout and have a couple of leaves, I transplant to bigger containers or red solo cups. From there, they will be planted in my garden. This is a simplified process for me, keeps cost to almost nothing and my rewards are generous harvests. It is an exciting time of year to begin this process once more.
While it feels like Spring outside, we still have some snow... but it is melting quickly!
I've enjoyed time with my darling granddaughter, and find it hard to believe she just turned 5 months old! She and I enjoy reading together, her little feet just kick and get so excited as we read! What a blessing to hold her and watch her eyes light up as she hears the stories. She is also teething now too, and we expect a new tooth any day!
There is nothing so special as listening to her little breaths as she sleeps in my arms. It's my chance to pray over her and for all the needs around us, as her momma takes a shower and catches up on a nap too. I'm so blessed to be able to spend this time with her!
I pray that the first of March has brought beauty and sunshine into your life and homes! While I know winter may still share a round or two of snow with us, its ok, because the longer days are here to stay, and the snow won't last!
Thinking of springtime, I hope you'll enjoy this video I made some time ago with the joy of springtime showcased.
Blessings to each of you dear friends! Happy March days to you!
Oh i'm loving all of your pics as usual! And that grandbaby....I just love that you read to her! makes my Early Childhood Special Ed teacher heart so happy to hear! Did you know that babies who crawl tend to be better readers come first grade?? I did an entire research project for grad school on this. Lots of tummy time too. I should tell my sister about your greenhouse. I don't have the space or time to do such a project and my husband would definitely NOT want a greenhouse in our backyard but this year i'm hoping to plant cherry tomatoes, basil, and lettuce in large deck pots. You are inspiring me! Our snow is mostly gone here too as our temps have risen into the 40s and 50s this week here in eastern NY. I'm so ready for real Spring! Be blessed today, Marilyn
Thank you Faith for such a wonderful comment, and I'm glad I inspired you with the greenhouse. It truly makes all the difference in a cold climate. Your pot plants sound wonderful - I've had great luck using the growing bags! They are very cheap online, and in fact, I plan on doing more of my garden in those bags this year. Thank you for the reminder about crawling and reading, she is already sitting up, and I'm sure will be crawling soon! It's such a blessing to watch her grow. Many blessings to you!
I love that praise song, Marilyn; Danny and I just recently sang it at our church. So happy to see that you get to spend so much time with your precious granddaughter, too. I'm thrilled that my own daughter, her husband, and the grands will be arriving this Saturday to spend the week with us. We can't wait to make more special and sweet memories just as you are doing with your little one. Blessings to you and yours!
Hello! I can almost smell spring as it breezes through your home! Your time with your sweet grandbaby sounds perfect. Everyone tells me being a grandmother is the very best thing! I hope you continue to enjoy the blessings in your life. You are an inspiration, my friend~!
Love the song!!! Light of the World..yes and Amen!! You have been one busy lady. The benefits that you will later reap, I know, will be so worth all the labor you put in to making your garden successful this year. Our little one just turned 7 months old, so I know the love that comes from these little ones. Enjoy every minute of having her in your arms.. I know you are an awesome grandmother....
Spring is, well, springing in your neck of the woods. I thought it was here too, until we had a blizzard last night and this morning. Now the sun is out but the wind is still howling. I'm glad you're getting to spend wonderful time with your sweet granddaughter. We're heading to London next week to celebrate our grand daughters third birthday. We've missed the first two but the plane tickets were very reasonable right now. I hope you have a lovely afternoon. Blessings, Betsy
It hasn't been warm enough here to open doors or windows, but I'm so looking forward to it. Love the pics of you and your sweet granddaughter. Time goes so fast. Our grandson is now 6 months old - still working on those first teeth! Good work in the greenhouse!
I like what you're doing in your greenhouse and look forward to seeing how it will go. Sowing seeds and watching them sprout is exciting to gardeners. How lovely to see you and your grandbaby . I know how dear she is to you.
I can see why you're so excited for Spring! I'm amazed at how you plant your seeds and nurture them to grow, all with little cost of money. I've never had a greenhouse! Always planted directly to the ground, usually the first of May. When I lived in Washougal, WA, it was so wet, I would have to wait until May 15th or the seeds would just rot in the ground, but at that place, I had gorgeous, beautiful and bountiful gardens, from little seed packets I had bought, some on sale! Those sure were the "good ole days" for sure. Now I'm lucky to plant a few flower seeds in pots or in my raised beds. I think this year my raised beds will be all veggies and strawberries (which are already coming up) and will use my pots for flowers which I'll mostly plant from seeds. I just can't afford to buy the ready grown plants! Too bad buying larger plants has become too expensive to afford. You have the right idea having a greenhouse. Loved your photos and of you and your grandbaby. What a blessing she is! I kind of feel that spring is springing here.. the local garden nursery just opened and some days, I feel the warmth in the air but not quite yet... have had some really cold nights still! Take care and enjoy that beautiful greenhouse! Hugs... Marilyn
How exciting- I hope your gardening season is abundant! Goodness, baby Danika is 5 months already?!? Babies grow so fast, don't they? :) What a blessing that you get to be with her often and pray over her. What a sweet relationship you two have already! Many blessings to you, Marilyn! In Christ, Valentine
Yes! Happy thoughts for Spring. It is really just around the corner even with more light snows and cold. I have been able to walk 3 days this week and that is a blessing to me. Can't wait to see your seedlings growing. You'll have a great garden this year now that your new home is in place and lived in. Happy Baby photos. Lynn
How exciting to get the seeds planted, sounds like you have a good system, hope all your seeds give you a great harvest of goodness! It is amazing how quick they grow, time seems to pass by faster and faster the older I get, you need to soak up every moment :)
Marilyn, yes! These first days of March are giving me so much hope that springtime can't be far off. I'm craving blue skies, warm breezes, and flowers everywhere!
Hi Marilyn Spring is arriving here in NE Ohio as well, very slowly which is good, things will bloom in sequence rather that all at one time. I'm hearing more bird song, the sky is blue and the sun bright. I've got a few things popping up. I even saw a Robin Red Breast, their sweet song is very special. I've done some winter sowing in milk jugs, it worked last year so I'm doing it again. I would love to have a beautiful greenhouse such as yours. Taking more walks soaking in the sun and fresh air. Thank you for stopping over my place and leaving a comment.
Hello Marilyn! Isn't it wonderful to begin getting some warmer weather? Our temperatures go up and then back down. I guess that's how winter and spring fight it out each year. I enjoyed your post. OH, your grandbaby! Grandchildren are absolutely the best! May you grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. II Peter 3:8
Dear friend Marilyn it’s such a pleasure to see settle down in your new home 🤗♥️
I really loved peeking inside your heaven 😍 The beauty and coziness of the environment inside reflects the beauty and serenity of your spirit 🥰 The spring is almost there and breeze spreads joys of this good news blissfully ♥️ Your wisdom in various areas inspiring my friend! I am astonished how awesomely you are created the bulb nursery inside the house 👌 Heartfelt best wishes for your plants 🙏
My most favourite pics are you and your granddaughter 🤗♥️
With all grace of God she is growing fast 🥰 You both look precious ☺️😍 Wishing you and loved ones a happy healthy and prosperous life ahead!
It's gotten warm enough here for a day or two to open windows. So nice to exchange the stale air for fresh! Your little granddaughter is adorable! I can't believe she's 5 months old already!
A wonderful start to your spring, dear Marilyn. Your sweet little granddaughter is growing fast with the love of her family and doting grandmother! It will be so satisfying to grow a garden with seeds that you harvested and planted yourself, too. I've never had kombucha, but I have heard it is very good for your health. The photo of the moon and Venus is so pretty in the blue sky. I hope you have some more warm and sunny days ahead. We had a dusting of snow here in the Cascade foothills tonight. Sending hugs and blessings x K
Oh, sweet friend! Your little granddaughter is so precious! I can only imagine how much joy she brings to all of you. What a blessing that you live close enough to be with her and help her mama out, too. Your greenhouse looks so nice, and you have accomplished so much already! And I just love seeing peeks into your beautiful new home. I am usually a bit sad to see winter go, also, but this year, I am really looking forward to spring and the warmer weather. Praying for healthier days ahead! Sending much love to you today!
You are getting so many Spring projects started, Marilyn, with your cleaning out of the greenhouse and your seeds getting started and so economically too! The picture of you and your baby granddaughter just melted my heart. Oh, I miss the days of cradling those wee ones, and smelling their sweet breath and kissing their chubby cheeks. Enjoy each and every moment. Much love to you as you enjoy your beginning days of Spring. ❤️
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Oh i'm loving all of your pics as usual! And that grandbaby....I just love that you read to her! makes my Early Childhood Special Ed teacher heart so happy to hear! Did you know that babies who crawl tend to be better readers come first grade?? I did an entire research project for grad school on this. Lots of tummy time too.
ReplyDeleteI should tell my sister about your greenhouse. I don't have the space or time to do such a project and my husband would definitely NOT want a greenhouse in our backyard but this year i'm hoping to plant cherry tomatoes, basil, and lettuce in large deck pots. You are inspiring me! Our snow is mostly gone here too as our temps have risen into the 40s and 50s this week here in eastern NY. I'm so ready for real Spring! Be blessed today, Marilyn
Thank you Faith for such a wonderful comment, and I'm glad I inspired you with the greenhouse. It truly makes all the difference in a cold climate. Your pot plants sound wonderful - I've had great luck using the growing bags! They are very cheap online, and in fact, I plan on doing more of my garden in those bags this year. Thank you for the reminder about crawling and reading, she is already sitting up, and I'm sure will be crawling soon! It's such a blessing to watch her grow. Many blessings to you!
DeleteSuch lovely weather and an early spring. Wonderful! Your special little sweetie is growing so quickly. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to have an early spring, although we may get some snow this week. Thank you for your faithful visits!
DeleteI love that praise song, Marilyn; Danny and I just recently sang it at our church. So happy to see that you get to spend so much time with your precious granddaughter, too. I'm thrilled that my own daughter, her husband, and the grands will be arriving this Saturday to spend the week with us. We can't wait to make more special and sweet memories just as you are doing with your little one.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and yours!
Hello! I can almost smell spring as it breezes through your home! Your time with your sweet grandbaby sounds perfect. Everyone tells me being a grandmother is the very best thing! I hope you continue to enjoy the blessings in your life. You are an inspiration, my friend~!
ReplyDeleteLove the song!!! Light of the World..yes and Amen!! You have been one busy lady. The benefits that you will later reap, I know, will be so worth all the labor you put in to making your garden successful this year. Our little one just turned 7 months old, so I know the love that comes from these little ones. Enjoy every minute of having her in your arms.. I know you are an awesome grandmother....
ReplyDeleteSpring is, well, springing in your neck of the woods. I thought it was here too, until we had a blizzard last night and this morning. Now the sun is out but the wind is still howling. I'm glad you're getting to spend wonderful time with your sweet granddaughter. We're heading to London next week to celebrate our grand daughters third birthday. We've missed the first two but the plane tickets were very reasonable right now.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a lovely afternoon.
Blessings,
Betsy
It hasn't been warm enough here to open doors or windows, but I'm so looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics of you and your sweet granddaughter. Time goes so fast. Our grandson is now 6 months old - still working on those first teeth!
Good work in the greenhouse!
Lovely video.. so glad you shared it. Made me smile a lot. How wonderful to have that greenhouse. I hope lots of great things grow in it!
ReplyDeleteI like what you're doing in your greenhouse and look forward to seeing how it will go. Sowing seeds and watching them sprout is exciting to gardeners. How lovely to see you and your grandbaby . I know how dear she is to you.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you're so excited for Spring! I'm amazed at how you plant your seeds and nurture them to grow, all with little cost of money. I've never had a greenhouse! Always planted directly to the ground, usually the first of May. When I lived in Washougal, WA, it was so wet, I would have to wait until May 15th or the seeds would just rot in the ground, but at that place, I had gorgeous, beautiful and bountiful gardens, from little seed packets I had bought, some on sale! Those sure were the "good ole days" for sure. Now I'm lucky to plant a few flower seeds in pots or in my raised beds. I think this year my raised beds will be all veggies and strawberries (which are already coming up) and will use my pots for flowers which I'll mostly plant from seeds. I just can't afford to buy the ready grown plants! Too bad buying larger plants has become too expensive to afford. You have the right idea having a greenhouse. Loved your photos and of you and your grandbaby. What a blessing she is! I kind of feel that spring is springing here.. the local garden nursery just opened and some days, I feel the warmth in the air but not quite yet... have had some really cold nights still! Take care and enjoy that beautiful greenhouse! Hugs... Marilyn
ReplyDeleteHow exciting- I hope your gardening season is abundant!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, baby Danika is 5 months already?!? Babies grow so fast, don't they? :)
What a blessing that you get to be with her often and pray over her. What a sweet relationship you two have already!
Many blessings to you, Marilyn!
In Christ,
Valentine
Holding a sleeping grandchild is such a sweet experience. So glad you are close by. Sunshine is a great motivator. Happy March to you!
ReplyDeleteHello Friend, I too started seeds. I just love the promise of spring. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your heart with us today.
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Carla
Yes! Happy thoughts for Spring. It is really just around the corner even with more light snows and cold. I have been able to walk 3 days this week and that is a blessing to me. Can't wait to see your seedlings growing. You'll have a great garden this year now that your new home is in place and lived in. Happy Baby photos. Lynn
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to get the seeds planted, sounds like you have a good system, hope all your seeds give you a great harvest of goodness! It is amazing how quick they grow, time seems to pass by faster and faster the older I get, you need to soak up every moment :)
ReplyDeleteMarilyn, yes! These first days of March are giving me so much hope that springtime can't be far off. I'm craving blue skies, warm breezes, and flowers everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI love spring! Everyone is so happy and hopeful in spring. Your post is so full of joy.
ReplyDeleteHi Marilyn Spring is arriving here in NE Ohio as well, very slowly which is good, things will bloom in sequence rather that all at one time. I'm hearing more bird song, the sky is blue and the sun bright. I've got a few things popping up. I even saw a Robin Red Breast, their sweet song is very special. I've done some winter sowing in milk jugs, it worked last year so I'm doing it again. I would love to have a beautiful greenhouse such as yours. Taking more walks soaking in the sun and fresh air. Thank you for stopping over my place and leaving a comment.
ReplyDeleteHello Marilyn!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to begin getting some warmer weather? Our temperatures go up and then back down. I guess that's how winter and spring fight it out each year. I enjoyed your post. OH, your grandbaby! Grandchildren are absolutely the best!
May you grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. II Peter 3:8
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Dear friend Marilyn it’s such a pleasure to see settle down in your new home 🤗♥️
ReplyDeleteI really loved peeking inside your heaven 😍
The beauty and coziness of the environment inside reflects the beauty and serenity of your spirit 🥰
The spring is almost there and breeze spreads joys of this good news blissfully ♥️
Your wisdom in various areas inspiring my friend!
I am astonished how awesomely you are created the bulb nursery inside the house 👌
Heartfelt best wishes for your plants 🙏
My most favourite pics are you and your granddaughter 🤗♥️
With all grace of God she is growing fast 🥰
You both look precious ☺️😍
Wishing you and loved ones a happy healthy and prosperous life ahead!
A lovely post, such a sweet picture of you with your beautiful grand-daughter.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of good wishes.
All the best Jan
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It's gotten warm enough here for a day or two to open windows. So nice to exchange the stale air for fresh! Your little granddaughter is adorable! I can't believe she's 5 months old already!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful start to your spring, dear Marilyn. Your sweet little granddaughter is growing fast with the love of her family and doting grandmother! It will be so satisfying to grow a garden with seeds that you harvested and planted yourself, too. I've never had kombucha, but I have heard it is very good for your health. The photo of the moon and Venus is so pretty in the blue sky. I hope you have some more warm and sunny days ahead. We had a dusting of snow here in the Cascade foothills tonight. Sending hugs and blessings x K
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet friend! Your little granddaughter is so precious! I can only imagine how much joy she brings to all of you. What a blessing that you live close enough to be with her and help her mama out, too. Your greenhouse looks so nice, and you have accomplished so much already! And I just love seeing peeks into your beautiful new home. I am usually a bit sad to see winter go, also, but this year, I am really looking forward to spring and the warmer weather. Praying for healthier days ahead! Sending much love to you today!
ReplyDeleteYou are getting so many Spring projects started, Marilyn, with your cleaning out of the greenhouse and your seeds getting started and so economically too! The picture of you and your baby granddaughter just melted my heart. Oh, I miss the days of cradling those wee ones, and smelling their sweet breath and kissing their chubby cheeks. Enjoy each and every moment. Much love to you as you enjoy your beginning days of Spring. ❤️
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