Spring is here!!

Ok, so the weather is cold and wet, but what do you expect in Oregon in March? I was in Lincoln City this weekend and it was sunny and almost warm-ish Saturday. When we left Sunday morning it was snowing harder than it does in the Cascades. Huge, fat flakes of white snow. At the beach!! This--this is Spring in Oregon like all true Oregonians know. You just never know what you will get, especially in March. But you know what else happens in March? Bulbs start to bust through the cold earth, Daphne blooms their intoxicating flowers, snow drops burst forth and daffodils start to show their lovely faces. And the sun shines once in awhile.


And...Spring Break!! Teachers and students return to school eager to work and learn after a lovely week of relaxing, unstructured time. What better time to plant something in the garden!! Ask your kids what they are doing in the school garden. You will be thrilled and amazed. Then ask your child's teacher how you can get involved. Or ask me! I have lot of ideas!!  Here are some pictures to ignite your interest.

Daffodils--sure sign of Spring

This is a little pea from Mrs. Henneke's raised bed last year that slept all winter and sprouted this spring

What is this?
A perennial that comes back every year?
Yes!!
Artichoke! Wait until you see how big it gets...