Spring Has Sprung!

I can always tell when Spring is here because there are so many chores that need my attention outdoors.  Winter seems to keep us bound to the house unless you count shoveling!  I certainly don't mind the chores that await since I love to spend my time outdoors.  Today was spent cleaning out, organizing, and sanitizing the greenhouse. Seedlings have been sprouting in there for 3 or 4 weeks now, but the weather has not been very cooperative for this big chore.  Even today, though nice and sunny, was still a bit chilly for spring weather.  Not too chilly to spend in the greenhouse, though.  It was 65° in there...perfect!

Before

After

Hopefully next weekend will allow for some time to prepare my garden beds for the arrival of seedlings.  Although a bit early to think about planting outdoors, I can still get everything ready!  We are planning to add two raised beds to our property this spring.  I will do a post on that as that project comes together.  For now I will focus on getting all the herbs in the greenhouse going.  This year they will become part of a bigger project of mine...starting my own business.  I will keep you posted as that progresses, as well.  I am so excited to offer my love of herbs, plants, oils, and mother nature with everyone who will look, listen, and give me a try!  Off to count my blessings!

~Love & Light~

In Search Of A Greenhouse

I have big dreams!  I'm always coming up with new hobbies and interests but this is one that I have longed for for quite some time.  My hub and I have been working on commencing a small urban homestead.  At one point we had a small pond and several ducks.  We are currently working on our compost bin, plan to install raised veggie beds this spring, want to install rain barrels, and will attempt to fence our yard so we can have some chickens and ducks again.

So, it only makes sense that our homestead would need a greenhouse.

This is where my passion is at!  I love to plant seeds in dirt and watch them grow.  It's like watching an egg hatch.  There's just something special about it.  A feeling of awe.

We have been on the lookout for a greenhouse that will meet our needs and our budget.  It won't be anything too big or fancy but a structure I can enter and feel the warmth on my face and the dirt in my hands.  It will grow baby plants and rescue not so healthy plants and winter over the extra plants.  If you have a greenhouse or any experience with one, I would love to hear your comments!