Yesterday a very dear friend called to my attention that I have let my blog age. Unlike a fine wine blogs that age are known as stale. Thus I have made the committment to get my backside in gear. It is a time for a new beginning.
My gardening exploits have now leaped to a new year and my soul longs for the first gasp of spring.
Like many, my sojourned mailbox has been filled an array of gardening catalogs from across this great nation. I readily admit that I devour each one. Holding on to them well past their prime. Alas, they last much longer than the blooms. As we endure yet another winter rainstorm the grey clouds give way to the vibrant colors of perfectly grown specimens, photographed at their prime and lustfully placed to entice my purchase. It works! My spring garden has been carefully planned (http://www.growveg.com), a couple of thousand plugs have been purchased (http://www.harrisseeds.com), pounds of seed ordered (http://www.johnnyseeds.com) and the need for the newest gardening tools has been satiated.
This year my garden shall be a bit different from the utilitarian gardens I have always tended. After reading all the works of Coleman and Byczynski I have made the leap into planting a mixed garden of flower and vegetables. Those who know me reflect on my efforts to do everything in a big way. So why not start out with a couple thousand plugs of my favorite flowers? Go big or go home is my motto.
And thus my blog has a new beginning. My next ramble will be about my lovely new hoe!
Danny J. Spreitler 