It's time for the vinca to bloom.
Time for the pulsatilla to flower.
Time to eat asparagus.
Almost time for Rilona to bloom.
Time for seedlings to thrive. This is the first time I've tried Gardeners Supply's Deep Root Seed-Starting System, and I wholeheartedly endorse it. The seedlings are far ahead of the ones I started at the same time in the smaller APS seedstarting system I had heretofore sworn by for probably 15 years. Sadly, I see that the Deep Root system is sold out. Hopefully they'll get more next year.
Time for the blue grape hyacinths.
And the ruffly daffodils.
It's time to do a Tabata workout with my Gymboss timer. The Gymboss has a setting that makes it super-easy to program eight intervals with 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off. It works GREAT, plus it's lightweight and has a strong clip to attach it to your clothes. It came WITH battery included, and the shipping was fast and inexpensive.
And it's also time to buy new (old) clocks.
Of course you know which one is my favorite.
I don't know what is up with the thumbnails on Typepad. Is everyone having this problem? They seem cloudy to me. When you click on them to make them full-size, they are clearer. [Edited to add: I guess the thumbnails are only cloudy on the preview. They published clearly. Phew.]
Aaaahhhh, asparagus. I recently discovered the joys of roasted asparagus. Mmmmm! And, uh, I may be having eye problems, but your thumbnails look pretty clear to me!
Posted by: Kristen | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:15 AM
I contemplated putting in some asparagus, but David doesn't like them at all. I may yet, though. I so love them fresh from the garden.
Posted by: Mel | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:54 AM
I love your new clocks! That was a fun shopping trip! Put one near the chair! :D
And thanks, I needed all of those reminders that things are growing, spring is here. It's hard to believe this year! (don't worry, I'll be complaining bitterly when it's 98 degrees soon)
xoxo
Posted by: sandy | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 05:53 AM
Thumbnails look fine to me! So *you* cleaned Gardener's Supply out of their new seed-starting system?? :-) Hehe. I'll have to buy some next year.
Posted by: Manise | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 06:50 AM
I love the gymboss. Going to order one today. I'll bet one could do tabata kegels. LOL. Guess where my mind is...
Posted by: Ann | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 06:52 AM
I thought the flower in that first photo was myrtle. I didn't vinca bloomed. I love learning things from you, Norma!
Posted by: Carole | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 06:56 AM
We finally have blooming things, too...very much like yours. Love the new clocks.
Posted by: margene | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Better not let my husband see those clocks! Actually, I have your address and a GPS.....
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Those clocks are great! Do they work?
Posted by: Teresa C | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 08:40 AM
So do you take the clocks down and wind them daily, or are they battery operated? They are very, very nice!
Posted by: Roxie | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 09:39 AM
I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed reading you blog. I look forward to it every morning. I'm even impressed by you gardening. So much so I think I might try it. Thanks for writing.
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Please tell Sandy that it's in the 90's here and I am complaining bitterly.
So much going on in your world this time of year. I hope you've got time to stop and enjoy it.
Posted by: Cookie | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:00 PM
You have asparagus already! I'm so jealous. Seriously. The only course of action is for me to come to your house so that you can share the goodness of asparagus with me. :-)
Posted by: Sue | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 05:33 PM
I'm so glad that spring is here, even if it was heralded by a lot of rain today after a gorgeous weekend, which upon reflection is as it should be. It is always better to be at the office in the rain than it is to be home and wanting to do stuff.
Posted by: Seanna Lea | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 05:56 PM
I love vinca. My sister has lots. I have none. Can I steal some of hers (clip some off and stick it in my yard) or does one have to buy seeds/seedlings?
Posted by: Tee | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 07:38 PM
may have to try that timer...I have given that exercisey thing a shot...very tough.
Posted by: kathleen | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Dangit, Norma. Now I have to get that timer. After some rather difficult experimentation, I've found the exact spot in my bedroom that I can jump rope without hitting anything, so now I can to jump rope Tabata sets.
Tabata kegels, heeheehee. Except I'm considering it so I don't end up wearing Depends before my time.
Posted by: Becca | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 09:36 PM