Waiting for nicer weather...

We joined a number of other gardening folks as the Master Gardeners opened the greenhouse doors for the annual plant sale.   Tomatoes, peppers, geraniums, zinnias, gazanias, dahlias, asters and more will now venture out onto our sunny back deck during the day... and then return to the safe warmth of the east-facing kitchen windows at night.   Sun is shining today... but the wind is COLD!

Geraniums in the back...and my puny starts in front!

Heirloom tomatoes, peppers... in the house out of the cold wind!

Bright, cheerful coleus plants are one of D's favorites

Trying for spring...!

Man.... the weather just doesn't want to warm up.  Snow on the passes, freezing temps almost every night...what's up??


The orchards around us are starting to fill with buds....trying for spring!



These are cherry trees.... I think!  :)



Did a good thing.....

I am happy to say I donated blood tonight at the Red Cross blood drive hosted by the Ranger District.  It is easy enough to do.... and a good community-building activity.

It's almost a family affair.  Hubby is there all day, after baking cookies the day before.  He shows up hours early to help set up, and brings several varieties of juice for the "canteen."

His sister and his nephew's wife come together to donate blood....it's a real push for each... one has to worry about her iron level and one is still pretty iffy on the whole idea....

But they come...with a smile :)