Gardening and an update

As I upload these photos today I am wishing the weather was as nice as yesterday.  A beautiful day in the high 70's, Galen and Otis and I spent the day in the garden.  

As we turned the warm soil in the beds, Otis took a nap in the sunshine, in the strawberry patch, of course.  Silly dog.  

We planted onions, potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower.  And I always plant marigolds around the beds.  I put in some chives, too.  

The peach tree is in bloom.  I took this photo this morning, a gray morning, but I think the pink flowers are lovely and so cheery!     

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And an update:

For those of you who have been following my journey these past few years with breast cancer, I want you to know I am doing well.  My appointment on Thursday left me feeling very happy.  A good report ~ no cancer.  I am feeling strong, energetic and glad to have my life back.  Finally, normalcy!  I feel great.

Just wanted to let you know and to thank you for being with me and giving me encouragement when I needed it the most.  xoxo

A sign of spring, already!

Much to my delight as I walked out into the garden this morning I happened to see the tender young shoots of daffodils popping up in the garden.  Oh what a lovely sight!  Spring cannot come soon enough for me.  I'm trying to hurry winter right along. 

 It has been quite warm for January these past few days.  Maybe spring will not be too far off.  I am looking forward to digging in the soil, smelling the fresh ground and getting my hands dirty. 

Out in the vegetable garden our winter vegetables have been growing nicely.  We have gotten several servings of broccoli so far and have enjoyed it fresh in salads and also steamed. 

The cauliflower heads are small and still growing.  I love watching them get bigger and bigger. 

As the days go by, I will be out there looking for more signs of spring. 

Have you been noticing any?