Signs of Spring

Scallions back for round two.

 As the temperature creeps up I get more and more excited to spend as much time as possible outside in our yard. Recently, the pup and I took a walk around to see if there was any new Spring growth to be found. Turns out, lots of green is pupping up and I'm giddy with the prospect of seeing what returns in full.

Here are a few peeks:

Iris', native to Miami Co. from my lovely mother-in-law

Prairie Smoke peeking out

Budding Chokecherry

We have big plans for our yard this year. I'll try to keep up on posting along the way!

Outdoor Jonesin'

The recent change in weather has made me even more excited to move into our new house (ours as of 3 days ago!) because of our new deck, patio, and fenced in back yard! I've been assimilating a mental to-do list and on it are a few things.


#1: A new kitchen garden that is all our own. I've already used this handy garden planning tool from Gardener's Supply and this year we'll be growing potatoes, kholrabi, various peppers hot and mild, a few lettuce varieties, edamame (a hit from last year!), radishes, leeks, beets, garlic, onions, winter squash, pumpkins, and tomatoes. The alliums will be a first for us so I'm very excited to give them a try.

Here are a few shots from last year's harvest!

{a ledge of tomatoes}

{purple potatoes, peppers, edamame, butternut squash}

#2: Some sweet outdoor furniture! I can't wait for summer night dinner parties on the deck!!

{Crate & Barrel}

#3: Succulents. I can't wait to try out a vertical succulent garden. They look insanely cool and make the perfect natural outdoor decor. They will also satisfy my recent love of succulents that has come out of nowhere.

 {succulent outdoor art}

#4: A cutting garden. There are few material things that bring me such simple joy as fresh flowers. I love them and if I wasn't such an allergy freak, I'd surround myself with them in every room. This year I'd like to have my own cutting garden so filling a vase is as easy as walking outside with some garden shears. Yes, please.

{i love hydrengas.}