Not the seven-year itch, just the I’m not really going to garden much so I’m not starting any seeds kind of itch. Normally by now every surface of my home would be covered by my seed babies. Not this year, I’m growing a real baby instead! If you think about it, they are both small and fragile. Hopefully my son will be a lot heartier than many of my seed babies from last year. It is so frustrating once you start putting those babies out in the sun and then 20 minutes later all your hard work is gone! I was lamenting this fact with my gardening buddy and all around good friend Natalee yesterday. I don’t know how people who fill their gardens with self seed started plants do it. Such heart break!
On to more positive things, I am so overjoyed with spring being on its way. Although the forecast for the next week and my spring break is looking chilly, I am so glad spring is on her way. I am looking forward to being able to return to consuming more local foods. As a pregnant lady, I had to resort to grocery store produce all winter to make sure my little guy was getting the best nutrients possible. Strawberries in January-not at all local but I was so tired of apples-it is important to feed baby a variety of colors in his fruits and veggies. And no more plastic boxes of greens for me. I have become addicted to the herb blend for a grilled chicken salad that I hope to recreate from my garden this summer! At least now their are local greens at the farmer’s market!
Hope that you are able to enjoy something springy despite the cold weather. Warmer days are on their way!
