The weather has been crazy! It got almost cold for a few days, but other than that it has been like spring here in Charlotte, NC. I do admit, even though I went on about missing the snow last week, I really have enjoyed getting out to my garden the past few days. Plants are peeking through the dirt early: I have Swiss chard ready to eat already!

I have a lot of extra work to do this spring in my garden because October, November, and December were so very, very busy with wonderful family events (our family gained a daughter and a granddaughter!), so I just had to leave my beds until later. I am certainly not concerned about it — besides, with the weather being so warm I can get out and get started.

The big upcoming project is changing the location of my largest flower garden this year. We put a shed in our driveway and because of that the garden is in a very awkward spot. It has to go elsewhere in the yard, so there is a lot of digging in my future (If you need something to do let me know, I have an extra shovel!).

As 2019 ended, our family grew by two, and 2020 is already showing new growth in my garden. I think I’ll take this as a sign that the seeds of life that have been planted are going to sprout,  take root, and grow early this year — better be ready!!