Gardening in February

Temperatures in the mid-70's...surely this must not be February? But it is!  I couldn't let another moment of this beautiful three day weekend go by without going outside at least once to play in the dirt. I know it is incredibly early to get started, but if I know myself, I would have gotten lazy and then and kicked myself for not getting started sooner.

I have found that it is never to early to get started planning your garden. For me, it's all about making sure I have the right herbs, veggies and flowers that make me happy. I love color and aroma. So my thoughts are filled with wonderful ideas of what I want to plant. I am looking forward to the deep reds of Cherry and Roma Tomatoes, and the intense aromatics of basil, oregano and thyme and other herbs I love to grow. My sage and rosemary are in full tilt so no worries on that level.

I can't wait for the weather to sustain the warm temperatures so I can put my garden into overdrive. I look forward to new colors and varieties of plants to try and hopefully enjoy throughout the growing season. With that, I'll leave you with these few photos of my previous gardening season.

Wishing you moments to plan a great garden!

 

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TWW's Book Review: Wild Iris Ridge by RaeAnne Thayne

RaeAnne, you have done it again! From the moment that I began reading this series, I have literally fallen in love with the town of Hope's Crossing, Colorado. Every story is so inspirational and I can''t help but wonder who I will meet next. Within the pages of Wild Iris Ridge holds the amazing story of Lucy and Brendan.

Hope's Crossing is one of those small towns that you've always imagined. Dominated by a few families that you just want to be a part of, you literally can't wait open the cover. Just when I thought that I had Lucy and Brendan all figured out, something else would happen and stop me dead in my tracks. 

I'll be honest though. There were several moments when I wanted to jump into the story and shake the shoulders of one or the other because they needed to see the light. Lucy, for all of her drive, just could not seem to get it together when it came to her dad. I desperately wanted her to tell him off, or at the very least, speak her mind about what he did to her when she was an impressionable teen. Somehow though, I am glad she didn't because I feel that there is a another story lurking underneath about that topic. 

And then there is Brendan, another of the Caine brothers, just trying to hold it together for himself and his kids. Unfortunately, he and Lucy have a history, and somehow, Lucy's presence gets under his skin and he doesn't know how to deal with it.

RaeAnne Thayne has written another heartwarming story in Wild Iris Ridge weaving just enough unexpected elements so the reader never wants to put the book down. Rating:

Wishing you moments of great reading!



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