Thursday, March 15, 2012

I DID WHAT?????

Today I played in the dirt.
I love dirt.
I love earth.
It was 54 degrees!
Unheard of in this frozen wasteland part of the planet.
Winter usually drags on
and on
and on.
But just for today...
I pretended that Spring is tomorrow.
I planted peas, radishes and lettuce.
It is supposed snow tomorrow
and will probably last for months...

But just for today

my hands are dirty.

And I needed that.
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25 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Good for you! My husband loves radishes on his tossed salads!

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  2. GingerMarch 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    You can plant this early? Don't you worry about your plants freezing?

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  3. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I am just waiting to see what little presents the previous neighbors planted. Which, of course, will promptly die since I own them now.

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  4. BarbalootMarch 15, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I chose to ignore the part of your post that discusses snow. If I ignore the cold weather---it'll go away, right?

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  5. Jenny LynnMarch 15, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I did not know you could plant anything this early. Glad you had some nice weather that allowed you to get outside and play in the dirt.

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  6. EmmyMarch 15, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    This post almost makes me want to garden....almost :)

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  7. ConnieMarch 15, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    As I walked around my yard today taking the puppy to go piddle I thought I was going to sink in the soggy grass. Goodness the rain has been terrible. It gives me encouragement that you could actually work your soil, good for you!!!

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  8. ConnieMarch 15, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Digging in the dirt is therapeutic! If I remember right, last year at this time, you were still under a foot of snow! Glad you could enjoy the 54 degree weather...if only for today.

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  9. MomzaMarch 16, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    It was over 70o here yesterday--Spring taunts us so much here in March! I even had the sprinklers running for a few minutes. But, we all know that our best snow storms are usually during Spring Break and through April. It's not time to plant anything here yet. Lucky you!

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  10. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 16, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    It's well and truly spring here. Pollen. Need I say more? blessings, marlene

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  11. PedalingMarch 16, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    we will take the warmer weather any way and anytime it comes!

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  12. just call me joMarch 16, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I remember those bursts of warm amid the cold in Idaho. The seeds will survive for those plants. I always had to hold myself back on bedding plants until after Mother's Day. They'd freeze every time if I planted earlier. It's been 85 here lately but will "cool down" to 69 Sunday. The weather guy called it a return of winter. hahaha He don't know nothin' about winter...

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  13. tammyMarch 16, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    What does it mean if I can't stand dirt on my hands? It means I have one little tomato plant, and one little strawberry plant. The peas are still waiting to be planted.

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  14. YvonneMarch 16, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    We are enjoying the same kind of weather--actually, I am LOVING IT!!!! I have absolutely no snow in my front yard--which is amazing.

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  15. " Hit It......."March 16, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I am dying to work in my yard too. I have spring fever. When you do you some flowers planted, post a picture.

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  16. Furry BottomsMarch 16, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    It feels good to get your hands in the dirt! I keep eyeing my backyard. It needs a lot of work... but its too dang cold outside to do it! Glad you took advantage of what time you could today!

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  17. AiringMyLaundryMarch 16, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Oh blah for snow!

    I have no idea how to garden. I wish.

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  18. wendyMarch 16, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    At least you didn't Eat the dirt?...or did you.
    I am glad you were able to get out and enjoy some "spring-ish" weather.
    We are supposed to get snow tomorrow too!!
    booooooooo....but at least it will help with all the MUD around here. I am so sick of this mud I could scream.
    oh wait...I did that already.

    enjoy your weekend sweet friend.

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  19. NanaMarch 16, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Snow will be great for your new plants!!
    I am going out to play in the dirt right now.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 16, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Playing in the dirt is good for the soul...I played in it yesterday. Maybe the snow will skip by your place. Hugs!!!

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  21. JuliaMarch 16, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I love to play in the dirt too but it will have to be indoor. I have a few geranium seeds that sprouted. That's it

    We still have lots of snow on the ground because of the latest snow storm. sigh..

    Have a great weekend. JB

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  22. BarbMarch 16, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I'm so glad that you played in the dirt!! I also love the dirt - my favorite is right after my garden is tilled . . . sinking my toes in that fresh, damp earth . . . heaven!!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  23. RenéeMarch 16, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Aren't you glad you live in the S U N S H I N E State? It's downright balmy over there!!!! Have you tried sprouting your radish seeds? They are really yummy!

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  24. ValerieMarch 18, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Other than the TERRIBLE wind, spring has been quite pleasant. However, when I went out into my yard, it was still pretty sloshy and it was turned into a dangeros mine field by the dog. Instead, I sat on the porch and soaked up the Vitamin D. I'm ready for more!

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  25. LauraMarch 19, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I was out there too! Didn't plant anything yet, but within the next week or so, I should have all my tomato seeds, and then I can start them indoors! Yee-haw!!!

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