Still so chilly!

Wow, it has continued to be cold!  When it's not raining, the wind is blowing at high speeds.  It has been tough to get out and work on the garden. 
I have never abided by the rule to wait until memorial day to do your planting, but this year, I'm really considering it.  Annuals, of course, I'll wait on ...... but this weather has me worried over my plants.  It has been really cold, still hitting the 30's at night.

So, to help bost my mood and continue to keep myself in a good gardening spirit, I've done a few things....  The first being that Greg went out to get a load of our red mulch and we mulched the new shade bed together.  Not a lot of plants in it yet ... but it has a pretty nice start. 

I picked up these plants the other day.... a spotted dead nettle and a blue "Fortunae" Hosta.  They were really pretty together, so I put them side by side and I'm planning on getting more of the dead nettle soon.  I'm hoping it will curl around the hosta as they grow.  Blue hoasta are my favorites... just gorgeous additions for a foliage garden.

So what's blooming now?     The forsythia is in its golden bloom, as well as these pretty pink daffodils.  I put these in last year, so this is their second flush, and I'm happy to see that they multiplied!



 ....and the hyacinths are blooming!  These little clusters started off first.  I have a few little slackers waiting to catch up yet..... and the wind damage let me bring 4 of them inside for the table.  I'll be sniffing them throughout the day.












last but not least, I got this pretty little  hanger for the porch. I'm deciding what kind of goodies to fill it with.  My first thought was a few impatiens and some caladiums.  (it's covered and shaded.)  I found this at Hobby Lobby for 50% off .... not too shabby. 


As far as the herbs talk.... I decided to put it off unti they grow in a little more and then I can get some good photos involved.... everyone loves herbs, right?