I thought I'd start this thread for daily or weekly updates.

Since it's morning in my time zone I haven't done anything yet today, but I was busy yesterday. We had a rare 60 degree day and it was just lovely outside. The rest of the week will be cold and rainy in the 40's, so I wanted to take advantage while I could enjoy the sunshine.

I haven't gotten started on any veggies yet, but I wandered around and looked for the best containers. I now have an idea which ones I'm going to use for my container gardening. I have a lot of planter boxes and big pots, so I'm trying not to overdo it in my head! I checked on my geraniums that are still in the pump house. This was the first year I decided to see if I could "winter over" my geraniums. My father-in-law has done his for something like 20 years (same plants), but I just let mine die in the pots every year and buy a dozen new ones. Last year I trimmed them back really hard and moved them into the pump house near the pump. There's a window for light in that area and we also heat it when it gets really cold. I only watered them once or twice this winter. Lo and behold, they are all still alive and one of them is already blooming! I also did some gerbera daisies and they're still alive, too! When the weather warms up just a bit more I'll move them outside, add some fresh soil and fertilize.

I also planted a couple of deck rail planters with violas and lobelia. I thought I had enough for the two planters, but they look kind of sparse. I might have to get some more 6-packs or maybe I'll just add some alyssum seed in the open spaces.