Tomato Cages

Painted two of them bright purple (leftover kiddo bedroom paint) last weekend. I have a few more to paint and hope to find "mistake paints" at the local store to give them the treatment.

Egyptian Walking Onions

All is going according to plan. The babies were planted in the autumn, and they grew a little before dying back. They should be set to "walk" later this year.

Oriental Poppy

It's on its way to being monstrous, I'm sure. Giant, papery blossoms will happen quickly. Then, the foliage dies back until next year.

Leaf Composting

It was time last weekend to turn over the leaf compost. Autumn leaves were shredded with the mower and heaped on the garden beds. I worked them into the soil. Next, I'll test the soil pH and fertility levels and make adjustments over the next few weeks. Potatoes, snow peas and beets will be the first plantings.

Rose Hip

Got a start on pruning the roses last weekend...

Another Garden Makeover

Still had some spray paint left after the flamingo re-do, so I spruced up a rusted sign...and also discovered that the chives are alive and kickin'.

Flamingo Makeover

Found some purple spray paint in the garage, and decided this faded flamingo needed a color blast.

Yellow Christmas Cactus

Yeah, I know there's some kind of special care to make sure these plants bloom for Christmas only. But I treat them like all the other houseplants, so they bloom whenever they feel like it. The reds just finished their cycle.

New Feeder Visitors

Two black-capped chickadees at the front yard platform feeder this morning. First time I've seen them in the yard.

Pine Siskins and Goldfinches

I used to think pine siskins were American goldinches in winter colors. Left to right: pine siskin, pine siskin, goldfinch, goldfinch, pine siskin.