Finally, spring has arrived in Maine. The air is warm but not too hot. The perennials in my gardens are coming up green and strong. When the day is fine, out I go to clear my beds of leaves and other debris and then spread rich black compost on them. This will be followed by some organic fertilizer.
Longtime readers know how much I love winter—I’m a northern woman, after all—but when spring finally arrives, I am absolutely smitten by this lovely time of year, despite all the work it brings. Maybe because of all the work it brings.
Also, while I still have creaky knees, they have improved by quite a bit. (I was on medication that unfortunately affected my joints. I am no longer taking that medication.) Clif is willing to help with the wheelbarrow and fetching bags of compost from the local feed store. Between the two of us, we are making good progress with the yard and gardens.
But spring in Maine is brief, and I have one month to get things sorted in my gardens. Therefore the time has come to take my yearly break while I garden as fast as my sixty-seven-year-old body will allow. I will keep up with blog reading as best I can. If we have a rainy spell—pray God we don’t—I’ll post a brief piece.
But until June, my posts will be far and few between.
Happy spring to all who live in the northern hemisphere, and happy fall to those who live in the southern hemisphere.
Notes From the Hinterland 
Happy spring, my friend to the north. Enjoy.
Enjoy the time off and enjoy spring n all its finery, Laurie. It is a beautiful time of year!
Happy Spring! Enjoy your blog break! Gee, only a month to get all that work done? I guess it’s a good thing that daylight is a bit longer at this time of year, right?!
Enjoy the warming earth and gentle breezes…
Happy spring and happy gardening, Laurie. May your knees be kind to you!
Enjoy your spring! Look forward to hearing how your garden is doing in a couple of months.
Wishing you happy gardening, Laurie!
Oh, how I understand about those creaking body parts. Mine turn 79 this year and, oh baby, it ain’t easy to get up and down no more!! Actually, getting down isn’t the problem, haha.
Enjoy your spring garden pleasures and your blog-cation, Laurie. What’s coming up in your garden??
Happy gardening in spring Laurie, best wishes for you and your family…🌞😍
Look after your knees! I hope that the weather is all that a gardener could wish for.
Go out and enjoy . . . the creaky knees may get used to being asked ‘to do’ and just give up complaining! We’ll be here if you want to send some photos . . . !
It is such a beautiful time of year and wonderful to hear your knees have had some improvement!! Enjoy the gardening and remember to take many refreshment breaks on the lovely patio!!🙂
I often forget how short the gardening season can be for you. I’m glad it’s time to begin again, and especially glad that your knees have improved! I hope the weather allows good progess, and that you have a little time for some patio sitting, too!
Enjoy your communing with Mother Nature! You will be missed, but you will update us on all your goodies soon, I hope!
Enjoy every moment outside. Take care of knees.
Wishing you a happy Spring and enjoy your blogging break Laurie 💚🍃 xxx
We can always wait. Happy Spring
Enjoy your gardening and I will see you when you get back.
Many thanks!
We’ll miss you, but we understand.
Happy Spring. It is a miracle!
Enjoy the spring in Maine, Laurie – I’m so glad it has arrived at last. The garden will look lovely, no doubt!
Happy Spring to you too my friend! Lots to do this time of year.
My peas are up!
Happy Spring, happy gardening and happy blogging break! See you when you are back! ❤
Happy gardening, Laurie. Great news on your improved joints. I’ve no doubt that you two are a good team. See you in June.
Enjoy your break and garden, Laurie. Spring is a wonderful time of year… probably my favorite.
I hope now you are off the meds your creaky knees continue to improve.
Look after those knees, but have lots of fun too. I’m sure you and Clif will soon have the garden looking great.
Enjoy your gardening break Laurie.
Enjoy your Spring. Here, the world has turned orange and red…. Not long until all those leaves drop and my creaky knees get a workout 😊
Happy Spring, Laurie!
Excellent choice! Enjoy every minute you can with your hands in the soil! See you when you’re back inside 🙂
Happy springtime, Laurie, and happy gardening! 🌸🦋🐛
Enjoy your time in the garden! May your knees do well and allow you the joy of spring time exertions! Looking forward to seeing you at the end of your break to see how your garden grows!
I’m smitten with spring too, Laurie. Enjoy your break!
Have a good break. 🙂