Making use of the COLD!

Snow, skiing, blustery weather and even something they call a blizzard is bound to occur every now and then. Being raised in the North, I've come to realize that you can either get depressed with the cold and dreary days, I can decide to find something productive to do! I opt for the later!

I love planning garden planting plans. For 2008 I'm debating on exactly what to do. I like to spice up my garden planting from year to year. Last year was the 2nd year I've had a garden, and it was quite successful I might say. But I'm thinking I may need some more room. I love watermelon, pumpkins, and cantaloupe, and my current garden patch is just about too small to get it all in there! I'm pretty sure my vining plants are going to have their own garden. They oftentimes require more water than the regular garden as well, so it will be a win win situation!

I also LOVE raising all sorts of berries! I have had strawberries for the past 4 years, and have started raspberries and blueberries in 2007. I can not wait to get a taste of them again!

Some people look at garden as a lot of work! I look at it as a relaxing time. I have been very fortunate to not have many weeds. I think I spend at least an hour a night pulling what I can and talking to my plants! ha ha ... Maybe that's why they do so well!

But anyways, I've been doing some research online looking for a good rototiller beings I'll be about doubling my garden work! I have a neighbor that has a big garden tiller. He's planning on coming over this spring to dig a "vine patch". If you're looking for an informative site regarding rototiller help and advice, I suggest you check it out!

PS ~ I just purchased a mantis for myself. Not too far off the leaves will be budding and spring will be here! I can't wait!!! Meanwhile I guess I'll just keep thinking of more ideas for my backyard!