This was the view from my back porch just a few short days ago. The March 1st snow storm brought about 10 inches of wet, heavy snow. It was beautiful! The type of snow that makes the pine boughs hang. Almost a week later, the snow is still sticking to some of the trees. I don't expect that will last long since temperatures are predicted to climb into the 60s by Thursday. Oh, March!
Being 8 months pregnant, I didn't shovel this stuff. It was strange to pass up the chore. I have always been an avid shoveller (and leaf raker), the first one out of the house. I like the crisp air and getting warm while throwing the snow. But I didn't want to strain anything, so I stayed inside and made hot chocolate for my hard-working husband. I was glad when I looked out the window and saw the neighbor helping him with the plowed in part of the driveway. We have the best neighbors.
I am lucky enough to live in a small city that has a community garden. Last night, the organizers of the garden held the lottery drawing to distribute empty plots to people who want to grow things. All of us who are new to the garden filled out an application and paid a $20 fee (technically a mandatory donation). Then our names were drawn at random from a box and we selected the plot we would like for the 2012 season. There were 15 available plots and 5 new people, so no one was left out. I chose a nice spot on the uphill side of the garden, close to the hose and away from the poison ivy. I have visions of bringing the baby there and gardening in the rich soil. Tomatoes, peppers, spinach, peas... My yard is just too shady for these things.
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