Signs of spring

The temperature was 85 degrees today! So beautiful! Trees and flowers are beginning to sprout. Everything looks like it's waking up from a long winter.

Iris bulbs are starting to peak out. I just planted these 1-1/2 weeks ago! These bulbs were left over from the 100+ I planted in a flower bed outside the bay window. Unfortunately, those aren't sprouting yet.



My mums in a planter on the front porch from last fall never completely died, and now they are coming back in full force! Which is amazing, because they are annuals, not perennials.



The birdbath out front has been cleaned and filled, ready for new occupants.



Daffodils have been blooming for the last week. They don't last long here in our part of the state...maybe a week or two at the most.







I made another "flower bed sparkly" (glass totem) a few weeks ago.



Yesterday I made a glass bird bath. I had several small colored glass chunks that I put in the bowl since it's so deep. This way, the birds will have something to stand on. And, they really sparkle in the sun.





In the next week or two, I can start planting tomatoes.

Is spring making an appearance for you?

One girl's P.O.O.P.I.E. is another girl's treasure

Who knew that p.o.o.p.i.e (People Opposing Objectionable Pretend plants In the Environment) could be so controversial? ;) Real? Fake? Both? Neither? Go join the p.o.o.p.i.e party at The Nesting Place

I'm actually proud to say that I have only TWO "faux" plants in my home. Are you impressed? Unfortunately, they are both ugly greenery.

First, a $5 garage sale find that is a temporary filler on top of the armoire in the guest room. Blah!



Next, a cheapy big-box store find as a temporary filler on top of the armoire in our bedroom. At least it's smallish and somewhat hidden. You can't see it's true shame in all it's glory.



And just for reference, here's my real ivy. In true undomesticated wife form.

Dead.