April & May 2011

Just when we thought spring had sprung, mother nature gave us snow on April 1st and that's no joke. It has been a long winter with back to back snow that piled up to 4 to 5 feet. Just when it started to melt, more snow.

I have seen enough snow and ready for winter to be over but it looks as though mother nature has a different mindset. Although, the daffodils and tulips are peeping through.

The month of May is still cool, 30 -40 at night with 50's during the day. Spring showers are here. Hum...I thought April showers brings May flowers.

I think we are skipping spring this year or maybe this is a long spring and late summer. I bought garden vegetable plants but should have waited. My basil does not like the low temps. I planted 120 onion bulbs. The spring flowers are in bloom....daffodils, hyacinth, tulips are beautiful.

The end of May and still cool at night. I planted a patio garden rather than feed the deer. We have tomatoes and herb pots.