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    Garden art

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     A couple of curious crystalline fungi have appeared in my landscaping.

    I haven’t decided weather or not to let them be.

    I like the smaller of the two better. (second photo)

    The mushroom cap has a better shape.

    Please excuse the weeding that needs to be done in the mulch. I’ve had a busy week.

    This was yet another project inspired by Pinterest.

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    Plant Markers

    plant markersI finally got around to making the plant markers that I’ve been thinking about since last Fall.  They are just so darn cute!!

    UPDATE:  I really should have explained what I did with these. Everyone is asking so…

    I dipped the spoons in ordinary black craft paint and hung them to dry. I used a white colored pencil to write on them. It’s currently raining…so far so good on it not washing off. Only time will tell. If it’s a grand fail I’ll let you all know in a new post. 🙂

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    Gardening update

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    Most of the seeds I started have come up.

    They have also survived Gracie. I put some tin foil up around the sides as some suggested that cats hate tin foil. Seems to have worked so far.

    I have 3 varieties of tomatoes, basil, thyme and parsley. My green onions have yet to sprout so I’m thinking  that I’ll have to try again with some other seed.

    I just love to look at the tiny little plants though, knowing the yummy goodness to come.

     

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    My gardens are a little full of snow right now from the latest storm.

    We had thunder and lightning with the snowfall this morning. Crazy Spring!! With more on the way.

    Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for the snow. It provided much need moisture for the ground…I just wasn’t excited about the timing.