My happy place

 I have cut back all the daisies in this bed, they have stayed green throughout the winter months and now are showing signs of growth, the bed is full of spring bulbs, which I hope are going to bloom again this year, I don't want the daisies to get too big, I loved the look last summer. I have swapped one plant from the back, replacing it with a second snowberry.

I dug up this hellebore from the back corner of the square bed under the Magnolia tree, and popped it here infront of my tub, it will be easier to see, there is my peony in the back corner, they should blend together. I am hoping not to purchase so many shrubs this year. 

My covers are on my raised veg beds, I did the same last year, this time I have changed the direction I am going to sow my rows, the smaller rows will give me easier management of the beds. The broad beans and onions are both doing well, I have planned what to grow next to them. I have transplanted a few tiny parsnips and some carrots, I have more carrots if this batch take, in hope of an early harvest.

 The greenhouse is catching any sun we get, it's a perfect spot, in the summer it gets shade from our Magnolia tree, the garage shelters it from most of the wind, it's nice and warm inside, it's raised above the garden level, the previous owners had a summerhouse in the spot. 

I always feel so good when I have had time outside in the garden, just an hour outside Monday,  it was warm enough to be without a coat, I got quiet a bit done. Tuesday hubby painted the fence the same grey colour, (the photo above was taken before he painted the fence) I sorted and moved pots at the back section, gave everywhere a sweep. I also weeded the side bed and cut back my roses. We sat and enjoyed our first outside coffee break of the year.

We have a few non growing things to do in the coming weeks, we will together wash the paving, and we want to try and sort the wall by our back door, the render is damaged and we can't find anyone interested in such a small job, so we will have a go ourselves. I also want my metal table and chairs dipped and powder coated white, we are looking into who is best to do them.

The garage is full, all our wooden furniture and loads of bits for the garden, most will come out throughout March, which will give us back working space inside. I am holding back on sowing any seeds, now is the preparation time.