We’ve been busy out in the gardens getting things cleaned up, hauling in compost, weeding, etc. Out in the countryside things still haven’t greened up much, but it’s getting there. Here in town, though? Everything is growing like crazy. I had to mow the lawn already last week and I’ll probably have to do it again in the next day or two. We have a whole line of cilantro coming up in one of the raised beds from seed that was dropped last fall so we’re pleased with that.
It’s still way too early to put out the vegetable plants. Its still getting down to freezing temperatures at night.
We’re scaling back on a lot of things this year because we still have quite a bit of pasta sauce, frozen green beans and peppers left from last year. We just over planted. That’s better than not enough, but we have enough pasta sauce to last us almost another year.
And best of all we have solar panels sprouting on the south facing garage roof! 10, 400W bifacial panels are going up there. I don’t think all of them will get up there today. Didn’t get started until almost 2 in the afternoon. But it looks like they have 6 of them up so they’re doing pretty good.
And that’s about it for now. I want to get out there and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts!
grouchyfarmer 
This was such a genuinely enjoyable read—it perfectly captures that early-season rhythm where everything feels full of promise but still just a little unpredictable. I love how you balance the practical realities (like holding off on planting and managing last year’s abundance) with the excitement of new growth popping up on its own—there’s something especially satisfying about those surprise cilantro volunteers.
And the solar panels going up? That’s such a fantastic addition—there’s a real sense here of thoughtful, sustainable living that ties everything together beautifully. You can tell this isn’t just about productivity, but about paying attention to the land, the seasons, and making intentional choices year to year.
It honestly makes me want to step outside and get my hands in the dirt. Thanks for sharing such a grounded and uplifting snapshot of your spring.
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Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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I miss Spring…..down here it is pretty much late Spring and Summer year around….gardening is good exercise for an old fart like me but this year I have culled it back…..good luck with the garden. chuq
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I don’t think I’d like living in an area without 4 seasons. I may occasionally complain about winter, but I actually like the snow and cold. Well up to a point. We have a good friend who lives in southern Arizona and I don’t know how people can even live in conditions like that. 110+ degrees for days or weeks at a time? No thanks.
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I know what you mean……it is unbearable sometimes….I am too old to move and my daughter is here so I want to be close. chuq
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I grew up in actual 4 season territory. I miss it. Tennessee has 4 seasons technically. But spring and fall are so short lived, it’s just not the same.
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Our daffodils are already finished, as they came out really early, alongside the snowdrops. We had our first lawn cut last Wednesday, so it’s looking neat out the back. (I don’t mow it any longer, I pay a gardener to cut the grass once a month, and he tidies up other stuff while he’s here) By UK standards, we have had a recent warm spell, with up to 19C/66F one day, and no rain for almost a week.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Weather here has been extremely variable. One day it will be pushing 80F, the next our high temp will barely hit 50F. It’s a bit frustrating.
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