Let the planting begin...

It was high time to clean the seed trays and get the planting under way for 2014. 

Playing in the potting soil and making blocks for the Ailsa Craig onion seeds. 

Loving the opportunity to get my hands dirty :-)

I found the secret to making perfect soil blocks is to use a pretty wet mix and a solid hard surface to to press against while releasing from the mold. Makes a perfect block every time and holds together when I pick them up and move them around.

After seeds are planted in the blocks... I add a little vermiculite for a light cover and keep those tiny seeds in place.

with a variety of seeds...

 A mixed tray of  lettuce and spinach was started as well.

What have you got started for your gardens this year?

Where is the LOVE?

It's at the Cedar House!

 After having the yuck these past 2 weeks....I am overjoyed to finally be feeling better!
Looks like the sun had the same thoughts this weekend as it streamed through the valances and cast hearts across the kitchen. I thoroughly welcomed the LOVE as it bounced and danced it's way about!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner and renewed inspiration from the sun, I blissfully dove into my sewing box and happily stitched together a little piece of my heart.

Best laid plans

As the snow falls softly and quietly around the house, 

  I am thankful to be tucked inside by the fire... 

  Planning and preparing for this years vegetable garden. 

Planting begins this month... I can't wait to play in the dirt again!!!

Idaho Spud

I'm  an Idaho Spud through and through! I really do not mind getting dirty and speaking of dirt, among all the garden clean up chores this weekend, our spuds needed to be dug up.

There were a few surprise "Biggies"  in the dirt.

Time is running out before the big freeze, I am really happy to get these harvested!