Busy time of year getting the yard and gardens cleaned up. Raked 16 bags of pine needle, 6" long needle size. Thank goodness for the city of Anoka composting pick up. Also filled of my compost bins full. This spring I got 3 carts filled with nice finshed compost. It's been very dry for several weeks with big grass fires in Blaine and Eagan. Also, had many windy days drying it out more. One day had high winds which brought down branches and blew lots of dust and debris. Car covered with this dirt, etc. So bad had to wash it right away, couln't see out windshield. Temp 88 one day. Tehn finally had a heavy rain of 1 1/2 in, followed by a slow, soaking rain the next day. It seemed like overnight the tulips grew inches and everything perked up-grass green, buds on bushes and trees and the wonderful color of spring began to emerge. I especially enjoy the spring sunlight-soft and serene, bringing out the lovely gentle colors of spring and new growth. I like the long evening shadows that make you slow down and linger. The low growing, waterlily-like species tulips are blooming right now. There are 6 large clumps with 8 flowers of so per clump. This is the first year they have been so plentiful.
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