Homesprout

Actual Signs of Spring...

So of course, it's still snowing round these parts.  We're supposed to get 2 to 5 inches tomorrow.  Happily for me, we started our seeds indoors, and we've had great success thus far. We decided to invest in some seed heating mats.  I have the green house this year, but it's really not usable until we have weather that consistently in the 40-50s.  For the next five days, we're not supposed to get above 35 degrees.  Give that our springs in New York can been so random, I figured that the seed heating mats were worth the cost.  Once we're in April (and more stable weather), the seeds will be transferred to our greenhouse, and planted in larger pots.  I took the above picture on Sunday.  Most all of the peppers are up at this point. 

I also spotted some of our early bulbs popping up in the front part of the house.  I don't think I can express how happy these make me.  It's been a long winter. 

March Knitting - Socks!

I learned to make socks this month!  I also learned that it's hard to take pictures of your feet:)  Knitting is getting easier and easier for me. There definitely will be more socks.  I already started a pair in a pretty orangey pink color. 

First Glimpse of Spring?

At first glimpse, you might think that I was showing your the first spring tulips. 

Unfortunately, these are just left over from our booth at the bridal show from yesterday. I went with my husband to promote his photography business.  It was actually quite nice, but by the end of the day, I was exhausted. 

Outside, it actually looks like this.  I was so gleeful yesterday, because the rain had melted a good portion of the snow in our yard.  Then, last night, the rain turned to snow and ice.   Today we have a new foot of snow on top over everything that was already there.  Ugh!  Thankfully, I decided to buy a seed heating mat, and I'll be starting some seeds this weekend.  Spring can live inside my house until it decides to appear on the outside.

A Florida Recap

Oh, Florida.  You were so wonderfully warm, your bright sun warmed my spirit, and my skin. 

We went to Florida to visit with Tim's parents this past week, and it was way too wonderfully warm and relaxing.  It was so nice to walk outside with just a skirt, tee-shirt and sandals.  No, second, third or fourth layer of clothing was mandatory.  With all the school work I've been overwhelmed by as of late, I was able to rest it aside for a few days, and just sleep in, and eat some of my Mother-in-Law's fantastic cooking. 

I was not happy to come home right after we'd had another snow storm.  After a relatively light winter this past year, this winter has tried my patience.  Last year, I spotted daffodils growing in our yard on March, 14th, so winter, you have two weeks!

(Once again, Tim and I forgot to take pictures of ourselves.  We are really bad at this.  Tim took all of the photos shown here.)