ROSEMARY
HARRIS: In the past I've described it as cabin fever. I've even suggested that
my first book would never have been written if I hadn't been eager to get back
in the garden - even if it was only on paper.
I've
reorganized my garden books and rearranged most of the snow-covered garden
furniture
(News flash - this year it will be dark green at the pool and light
green under the deck! Alert the media.)
I've started to pot up some of the cuttings I took last
September.
Here's the
deal - if it doesn't start feeling like spring out there soon I won't be
responsible for the consequences.
Years ago I
used to start seeds in the kitchen. Inevitably I'd start them too early. They'd
rot or get leggy. I'd compost most of them and buy flats instead. And this
after turning my kitchen into Luther Burbank's laboratory for a good three
months. I'm trying to be patient but...I am itching to put on those garden
gloves.
What's new
for me in 2013? A new garden shed for one thing. Either it will help me get
organized or simply allow me to stash more tag sale purchases (mix-matched
garden chairs, wrought iron anything, etc.) Too soon to tell.
Also I've
decided to turn my Secret/Meditation Garden into a Whimsical Garden. My two discreet
garden goddesses will soon be joined by ornaments, planters and installations which are now
crowding the falling down shed (which will remain) and the garage.
I used to be
of the opinion that three garden ornaments was one or two too many but in this
spot, anything goes. It will be a mix of
tag sale, Home Goods, rusted tools, Goodwill and whatever else strikes my
fancy. Either it will be fun or embarrassingly deranged. I'll keep you posted.
Here are two ideas from the Philly Flower Show. 
In the
meantime, who's going to help me out with some ideas while I wait for it to get
warm? Spoon and fork chandelier? Bedsprings trellis? Broken chair planter...?
Best garden tip from a commenter will receive a vintage copy of The Women's Home Companion Garden Book. (Sigh..I actually own two.)
