Ferns and Hostas in Early April

The brown looks dead in the picture, but is actually new fern growth.

This hosta died back early in the summer, so I was surprised to see it back.

These two hostas were among the first to come up. There's an Ostrich Fern to the left of the far left hosta that is coming up also. It was almost destroyed by Tuley last year, but seems to be coming back okay.

Spring Work Has Begun

Last weekend, David and I raked the pine needles and leaves off the mulch as much as possible. Wednesday, he brought in three trailer loads of mulch - 6 cubic yards to replenish. We thought after the first year when we brought in 9 cubic yards that we'd just have to maintain, but it still seems to take so much! The pictures are after the raking, but before the new mulch.

Shorty Daffodils

I counted 46 blooms on these daffodils at their peak this year.

Plant Starter Pots

Will soon be time to start a few seedlings. Here's a clever way to make your own wallet and eco friendly pots to start seeds: http://www.budget101.com/articles/article15.htm

Green

I didn't get a picture before dark, but I saw some green leaves poking up today. The littlest daffodils will be up soon!

February Decorations

Wilbur

Wilbur? You okay? Maybe you shouldn't have stayed out in the snow!