We are hoping to be open the weekend of Mothers day. We would like to open on Friday the 9th of May. This date is not set in stone yet so please watch for more information.
   There has been a lot to do before opening. The gardens that will be out back will not be in before we open. These will go in this summer as time allows. It will be nice planning that garden. It will be the first time that I will have most of the plants that I want for a garden available all at once.
   I  think the plants are doing well, and I am excited to be opening. I believe we should have something for everyone. This has been a fun journey so far and I am looking forward to everyone out there making it even more fun. Please if you don't see something you want, let me know. I can only be successful if I can make you happy. To do that I need to know what it is that you are looking for. I hope to see all of you the weekend of the 9th.

   An order of shrubs is due to arrive today. It is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. I had ordered some winterberry to plant myself. Winterberry is the plant that I had mentioned before that I had seen at Longwood. Beautiful red berries in the fall that last into winter. Great plant that I am excited to plant and watch grow. 
   Our wonderful spring weather temperatures have been low 20's in the morning to 60 in the afternoon. The extremes of spring can be hard on plants. They have a tendency to put on new growth that can be damaged if it gets to cold. So far I have not noticed this but I do want the drastic changes to end. I am trying to get the greenhouse plants used to no heat. I cannot turn off the heat for good if the temperatures drop so low at night.
   I intend on starting some of the plants for the veggie garden today. Our last frost date is the end of May. I have found in the past that usually there are no frosts after the first of May. I try and cheat each year by trying to get the garden started in that first week. If a frost is forcast I just cover the plants for the night. 
   Well I guess I should get outside and get to work. Hope everyones gardening is going well, even if it is just cleaning up. Take care!
   

   The weather yesterday was great, in the low 60's. The rest of the week looks almost as good. It's a great week to start transitioning some of the plants from the greenhouse to cold frames. I'm trying to get them ready for the great outdoors. Most of the plants started from seed are really taking off now, the increased daylight is really helping with that. Crocuses seem to be appearing around town now. It is nice to hear the birds and see some growth of plants. It is also time to start cleaning up around plants in the garden before they put on to much growth. Grasses should be cut back so as not to harm new growth. Its a great time to plant shrubs and trees now also. I have a few plants that I want to move and will be doing that also. The extra rain in the spring helps the plants adjust before they put on a lot of growth. Well it's time to hit the greenhouse. Take care!

   Wow, we finally made it to April. The first day of April and the temperatures are supposed to be in the 60's even. It seems that it has been a long winter. I did notice a crocus yesterday starting to open. The buds of the trees and shrubs are starting to show more of a sign of growth too. I can't wait till I can start planting things in the ground. I have soil under my nails now but that is from transplanting things in the greenhouse. I long to be digging in the real soil. Right now if one were to dig outside they would be digging in mud. I think we have reached the mud season. The seaon when the snow has melted, ground is thawing and we get lots of rain. Thank goodness this season does not normally last that long.
   Anyway, lots growing in the greenhouse and many more plants on the way. These are plants both for the nursery and for myself. I'm looking forward to starting the new gardens outback. I've been designing in my head. Hopefully the garden will somewhat resemble what I picture. Well the sun is up and I need to start my day. Take care!