tootsie's Blog

     I woke up this morning to a white yard and gardens....the signs of spring are all hiding under about 10 inches of snow.  I realize that this is normal spring weather for Alberta, but that does not make it any easier to look at.    Just two days ago there were peony's poking through the soil and I saw a dandelion (which I immediately pulled) in the grass.   And here I am....getting ready to go outside and shovel the sidewalks!   Welcome to Alberta....where it is possible to experience all four seasons in one day! 

     I go outside every morning as soon as I have brushed my teeth and check on the status of my greenhouse.  It was so cold here last night that I thought I had better hurry.   I could not go as quick as I normally would, as I have now got a sore knee from going on the ice!   I tried to stop a rather embarrassing fall for myself, and somehow twisted my knee in the process.....so I am limping as quick as I can to get the few feet out to the greenhouse......I opened the door and almost burst into tears.....I walked into  a most welcome scene.....many of my petunias had begun to bloom..and the marigolds..and a few of the Geraniums had started to open up....the beautiful colors and the SMELL!  OMG I was deep  breathing the entire tour!   The petunias smell so pretty this time of year.....this is spring!   I had been mumbling under my breath all morning about spring not coming to stay....went out to my greenhouse, and found out that it had been here all the time!

     In closing ....I would like to thank all my new friends and old ones that are trying to help me with the aphid issue I have in the greenhouse this year.....I am going to keep trying all of your suggestions until one works!   I do appreciate how when one gardener is stuck....the others stop to help.