I don't have too much to say, because I'd rather be outside than in front of a computer.
I can't possibly choose my most favorite flower, but I sure do love these little grape hyacinth. We planted a patch of these about four years ago, and they've come up faithfully every year since without any demands or special needs. I didn't see any sign of them a couple weeks ago, and was afraid that they had finally succumbed to our neglect. But I needn't have worried, a couple days ago hundreds and hundreds popped up, seemingly overnight. The daffodils are continuing to bloom and I hope to take some pictures of the various varieties this weekend.
And since there hasn't been a chicken picture here for nearly a whole month, I also took a picture of the chickens milling about under one of our oak trees the other morning: 
I rented a cute little PBS documentary the other day called, "The Natural History of the Chicken". There actually wasn't much chicken history, just a bunch of people who understand the allure of chickens as I do. There was a short segment about how laying hens live that really turned my stomach. I don't think I can ever buy eggs grown like that again. I shared some of our eggs with all our neighbors, and I think I may have some regular egg customers. One has already placed a standing order for a dozen a week.
The sunshine and longer days always fill me with energy, which has me making big plans. Who knows how much I will actually accomplish, but so far by big plans for Spring include:
*Put up a clothesline. I just bought this clothespin holder to make hanging up my wet clothes much much more fun:
Don't you want to come hang up laundry with me?
*Build at least two raised planting beds, one for herbs and one for vegetables.
*Clean up all the various scrap wood piles, some left by previous owners, some the result of a fallen fence.
*Lay paving stones, which are piled here and there, in front of guest house for a new little patio area, near future clothesline.
*Paint ugly black iron table and chairs a cheerful turquiose to go on new patio area. Cover seat cushions with cheerful oilcloth.
*Paint inside of guest house light, bright white.
There's much more to add to the list, but I better stop there for now. Happy Spring!
