I have been confident that sooner or later I would find a sign that this long cold winter would end one day. I was expecting a crocus or a snowdrop, but it was daffodils I spotted first. This is the season bulbs really pull their weight. It will be months before annual plants can face the weather, but here these bulbs have begun their blooming process. It may be a couple of weeks before the blooms actually open, but on the first warm day they will be ready to pop open. Spring is on the way!!
As exciting as early bulbs are, the real work of the garden is still in the future. Let these daffodils be a sign you will follow. Now is the time to get all spring planting planned and “gardened on paper”. Planning ahead will allow your dream garden to grow into reality this summer. Whether herb gardening or just setting out a few flowering annuals, planning will make a better garden. Get ready now and know what you want to do when spring finally arrives.
