From Seeds

These plants are now planted in my back yard garden.  I put a package of onion seeds in this pot and kept the soil moist, as the package directed.  Within a few days small green sprouts were shooting up through the surface to greet the sun.  They are very hardy, since it's been about 4 months coming of growth. 

Onion Slips

 

It's just getting started but, here are the onion slips that were planted about 3 weeks ago.  Just before the good soaking rain we had, I had the guy who is helping me, plant them so they could get established early.  

Wisteria

 

The wisteria is blooming now and it's very pretty.  Too bad it doesn't last very long and that the bush tends to send out runners, which try to take over the yard.  I have cut this bush back and it still sends out runners.  The one's I can't see are the most problem.  They run under the ground to other areas of the yard and then emerge somewhere, that's totally a bad place.

Iris's

These are just a few of the beautiful irises that are located around the edge of my home.  There is a flower bed all the way around the house, and it has mostly been filled with all colors of irises.  Since this is my first year to live here, I had to wait and see which one's were located where and what they would look like when they bloomed.

Corn

This is corn in my garden.........it's a first year garden and I am finding what grows good in what area and what doesn't.  The storms blew the corn over 3 times but it managed to raise itself back up as it reached for the sun.  I  now have small ears of corn growing and can't wait to enjoy the fresh sweet corn.

Potato Plants

The potato plants are growing and soon, they will be blooming.  Very soon after that they above ground plant will start to die back.  It's around this time that we should dig up the potatoes that are growing under ground.  For some reason the "red" potatoes did not fare well, but the "white" one's came up and thrived.  It will be nice to have some home grown vegetables this year.  What would be even better is if I could get the right date back on my camera, but every time I take the disk out to download the pictures, the date changes.

Tomato Blooms

 Great excitement is what comes from seeing your hard work starting to evolve and later pay off.  I can't wait to watch the new tomatoes form and start growing.  Better yet is the day that I will be able to take a big bite of one or slice into a huge one for a sandwich.

wifithermostats

In recent years the need for climate control in homes or businesses has become more advanced.  I remember the old units on the wall, which would have to be replaced because of their inability to last any length of time.  It wasn't easy to keep our home warm without high energy bills during the winter months.  I noticed that this was the same with most homes in our area.  Texas weather has such a diverse set of rules and you never know what type of weather the mornings will bring.  One day it will be freezing and the next up in the 70's with bright sunshine.
Our weather can cause uncomfortable times to the elderly and babies.  Also there are many who have health problems which heat and cold can affect.  The certainly need the control necessary for their comfort during the extreme weather months.
Technology has updated the world with it's abilities in most fields that carry any form of electronics.  Units for comfort control have been advanced to the phone apps from downloads.  Programs can be loaded into the apps for your wifi connections.  These programs are giving you the ability to use your voice from your smartphone and other resources.  There is easy access from anywhere as long as you have the wifi programs' set up.  I found the website  www.wifithermostats.org  to offer several options to choose when shopping for the perfect thermostat to have in your home or office.  The convenience of shopping online eases the need to travel to the store, when shipping is available.
There is information about each unit, the quote of prices and you can locate local dealer's who supply the units for purchase.  I call that a great convenience from the website  that's giving the information.   Being able to set up a 7 day program with the touch pad, gives you access to freedom while away from home.  I think that technology has lifted some of the stress to our daily lives, don't you ?  There are several home improvement stores who carry units for your comparison.  You may need to purchase one that fits your budget needs, and there are plenty to view.  Shop today and get the value you are searching for in home comfort control.  You'll be glad you did, when you see your next energy bill.

Rainy Day

It's takes a little rain to make the flowers grow......

Air Plane Up High

 

I kept trying to catch the roughness of the high winds, so here is another video of the trees bending.  I also noticed an airplane up high, making ice crystals in it's path.  I can't really see it in this video, but it was there.

High Winds

 

While sitting out in the yard swing, yesterday I was taking pictures of how high the wind was.  If you notice how hard the trees are moving and bending.  I'm sure you wouldn't have wanted to see my hair blowing.

Freeze

Evidence of the latest freeze here in our local area.  It took it's toll on the new growth, that has been popping out since the warm weather days.

Weeds

Yes, I've been known to use one of these, and I was so sore next day from all the handling and carrying it around.

Portable Shed

This is just what I need to store some of my equipment.  The shed I have is full of all kinds of stuff, that I have moved out of the house.  This would be perfect to set up in the yard, as long a the high winds wouldn't blow it over.

Mowers

Here you see the one thing we all hate to dig out of our sheds, come spring.  This means work and I'm sure at some time in your life you've been behind one of these.  I have and it's a lot of work to mow a round or so and stop to empty the bag catcher. 
You know the process, it's spring and time to get this thing out, service it and get it ready for the months ahead of mowing.

Roses

Just some of the roses that I have grown in recent years, and the beauty of the blooms, they gave.

Earthworms?

So, you think earthworms are outdoors creatures? Well, you can actually raise them indoors, and use their castings to improve your soil, indoors and out. Container Make it large and manageable, space 8 to 12 inches deep. They feed on the top layers of the bedding. Bins can be plastic or wood. Drill 8 to 12, ¼-inch-diameter holes in the bottom and sides for aeration and drainage. Drill more holes if using plastic or bedding stays wet. Place a tray under bin to collect “tea” that drips from bin. Tea makes good fertilizer for houseplants. Bedding Options; shredded cardboard, newspaper, or coir (coconut husks); and peat moss. Mist bedding with water if it looks dry. Cover bins to keep worms in dark. Keep temperatures between 40°F and 80°F for survival, place bins in cellar, warm garage. Red wigglers thrive in temperatures between 55°F and 77°F (Worms from garden, night crawlers, prefer cooler and deeper soils.) Buy red wigglers through the mail or at a bait shop. One pound of red wiggler worms (about 1,000 worms) can eat a 1/2 pound of scraps a day. Food Feed worms vegetable scraps, fruit peels, coffee grounds, tea bags, crushed egg shells, and even leftover pasta. No spicy foods. Avoid meats, fish, fatty and oily foods, and bones. Lay a thin layer on top of bedding. Worms feed in the dark. A small amount of potting soil or cornmeal help your worms digest their meal. Harvest After 3 to 4 months your worms should have eaten the bedding and the scraps. Top layer of matter should be dark brown and the consistency of chunky sand. Harvest the castings. Push the castings to side, add more bedding and scraps. Worms will go to the new bedding and scraps. Dig out castings and add more bedding and scraps. Make sure to pick out stray wigglers and return

Not Long Now

It won't be long until these beautiful spring flowers will be popping up along the roads here in Texas.  Spring is in the air and just around the corner.