So different each year, last year BC had snow on the ground and this year our snow is all gone except where it was pushed from snowplowing. Raining like crazy now. My first daughters birthday today and the year she was born spring was actually in Alberta but this year they too are in deep snow and freezing weather; Guess I will take the rain any day

This post was edited by almosthooked on Wed, Mar 20, 13 at 15:49

If that enclosed deck area is heated, you could grow a lot of Hostas in that area. Nice digs.

Steve

Those temperature differences between years continue forever. I remember March 3 in 1959 when I could sit in a horticultural park looking at bright green grass, now there is snow. Where I live now we have 8 inches of fresh snow, just yesterday made a 5 ft snowman with my grandson, but Saturday the 40s will start with 51 dgrs in 10 days. The sun is moving higher and there is no step back into continuous cold for a few months, until next winter.

In my thinking, spring starts just after big box stores show gardening supplies. That was a week ago at Home Depot here. Today is the day I will buy gardening supplies. HD has $5 off when I buy more than $50. I also have a $4 coupon for Preen.
Bernd

This post was edited by berndnyz5 on Thu, Mar 21, 13 at 8:50

Beautiful dog Hostanista! What kind is he?

Terri

Thank you Terri!
He's an Aussiedoodle. 70 lbs. His mom is an Australian Shepherd and his dad is a standard poodle. He's a fantastic dog and I swear he is "this close" to actually talking to us.

He's adorable! I have a fondness for doodles, we have a golden doodle. Poodle and Golden Retriever. Best dog we ever had!

Shasta, who despite her stare is the friendliest dog I have ever seen. Half German Shepard and half Brindle Bull Dog.

Bianca the bunny hunter.

She takes her job seriously.

Steve

I just went out and threw leaves on all my emerging hostas,except the ones I had covered with boxes last night. It looks like my hosta season will begin much later this year,if at all. Last year,we were already in the 80's during the day,and this year it is the opposite. Maybe my season will be like ya'lls up north,which means,May. I'm so frustrated with this winter,hanging on into spring! Phil

I read recently where black dogs always seem to be the last ones adopted from shelters, if at all. They say it could be because they don't photograph as well -- details aren't as visible. Also some people think black dogs are "meaner". Hogwash. Those 2 photos of gardener-in-wi's doodle and jonnyb's Shasta prove them all wrong. They're beautiful!

Steve, your Weimaraner is gorgeous.

I'm sure all our doggies are just as anxious for great spring weather as we are. Mine already dug a 1' deep hole through the snow and into a garden bed yesterday when I left him alone for 10 minutes in the back yard. Maybe he wants to help me plant hostas!

Boy do I agree that it is hard to take a good picture of a black dog! But meaner because of color? I mean, that's hogwash. And I have the pair of little black/tan weiner dogs to prove it.....

Love that picture of your doodle sitting there with toy in mouth ready to do serious playing outdoors! Bless them all, creatures both great and small.

Dixie, brave huntress