Spring Is Coming

The air is already warm. Last week the temperature was +15. I haven't been to the garden yet because of my sore leg, but I was shown photos, and I was inspired by the long-awaited changes.

The soil has not yet warmed up, but in some places the grass is already starting to turn green and the first spring flowers, crocuses and snowdrops are appearing. There is snow on the northern side of the garden. Spring is still cool and windy.

 

Here (below) is what the lawn in front of the summer cottage looked like at the end of March.But the snow quickly melted at the beginning of April.

Every spring you want to see these brave flowers appearing right from under the snow.

It is amazing that the bees woke up so early in the spring and are already collecting nectar from crocuses.

I have already prepared disposable cups for flower and vegetable seedlings at home. A little soil for seedlings was left over from last year and I also received some by order. I hope it will be enough for 30 disposable cups. 

It is difficult to predict the weather in May, when the plants should be actively growing. There are many perennial flowers in the flowerbeds that bloom early in April and in May: tulips, crocuses, daffodils, muscari. I think they will perfectly decorate the modest nature of spring.

Despite the fact that no one has lived in the cottage since October, there is always a lot of work in the house. Hang fresh curtains, air out the carpets, wipe the dust in the rooms, clean the kitchen, etc.

I would like my leg to quickly reach the state when I can walk and climb the stairs. For me, this is very important now.

All the best to everyone. 

Houseplants

 

I can't go to the garden yet, and spring is slow to arrive. There is still snow in some places in the garden, as our garden neighbors  told me. Hyacinths are blooming at home. I ordered hyacinth bulbs and decided to decorate them a little with candles. There is a wonderful aroma in the living room.
 

 

Clivia is blooming in my bedroom. It constantly blooms at the beginning of spring. Begonia is blooming in its company. This small pot of begonia was given to me as a gift. I don't know how long it will bloom and whether it will bloom again.

 

 

These plants make me happy. I go a little with the help of walkers, try to stand on a sore leg and keep balance. I want to get better faster.

Take care!

Hello, Friends

 Hello, friends. Here I am at the computer, I decided to write so that you don't think that I've completely disappeared. 

I only move around at home, my broken leg is healing, I hope so :) That's why there are no recent photos and there are none in sight. Maybe I'll find something in the archive. 

I eat healthy food and take pills. I don't have much of an appetite, sometimes I want defrosted berries from the garden. 

The surgery on my leg was done under insurance, "OMS" (compulsory medical insurance), so I didn't pay anything. Well, I'm trying to recover, I do exercises for my leg. 

I wish you health and, if possible, not to fall :) I hope that by spring I will be able to walk better. By the way, spring is already on the doorstep. I can see its signs from the window.

 

 

It's Already February

 It's already February! How I wish spring would come faster, for the snow to melt and fresh spring grass to appear. Of course, the leaves on the trees will appear much later, when the soil warms up. Then the birds will fly in, delight us with their chirping, and start looking for dry sticks and grass for their nests. 

While in February, my garden is visited by birds that winter with us.

 

Our winter is long and I'm already tired of its cold, of winter clothes and shoes. Recently there was a snowstorm with a strong wind. In the afternoon, when I decided to take a walk, the sun came out. I turned my face to the sun and felt the warmth of its rays.

Houseplants also feel the approach of spring. My orchid was the first to start blooming. Planting in a tub, calla bulbs are also sprouting actively.

My relative took a photo of his winter ice fishing. You can see that he set up 4 fishing rods and is waiting to catch fish. Below in the photo the caught fish "smelt" is already in my kitchen. I fried it.

Such a snowy, sunny February, no longer frosty. I'm waiting for spring!

All the best!

After The Snowstorm

I was talking about my winter walk in early January. There was little snow, some paths were icy.  There was a snowstorm recently, and masses of snow fell on the city and its suburbs.They say it was above normal. Everything around was transformed.  

Finally, there was a sunny day and I decided to take photos in the park. The sun was low, as it should be in January. But daylight has already increased by 30 minutes, great! This allows to walk longer.

The color of the sun's rays seems orange, and the snow also takes on an orange shade. This does not happen in the summer. And of course, the sun does not warm, the snow does not melt. 

I liked the excerpt from the story of an unknown author about winter:

"January. The first month of the year is the coldest period of winter. The morning begins with frost. Fresh snow on the ice. The sun rises, and the snow crystals sparkle dazzlingly in the piercing rays. And glitter is everywhere: as if the hills and snow-covered plain is littered not with snow, but with mica. The January sun sometimes gilds the tops of the pines, casts blue shadows on the white snow".

In the park on the paths, there is already a ski track. Many lovers of skiing spend time in the fresh air. 

I am a little sad, because now I can not join them - my leg hurts. But I can walk around the park without hurrying. I spent a winter January day in the park very well.

A few days later, the temperature went up, the snow changed to rain. Large drops knocked on the window. The blue sky turned gray, the snow became dense. This is how the weather changes dramatically this winter. 

I hope sunny days will return.

 

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 Today is my birthday. I remember all the good things that happened during my long life. And this is not a little: I traveled, learned a lot of new things, worked, studied languages, and of course I was happy and sad. There were so many events, both good and difficult. Life is multifaceted.

Today I have a delicious cake with 8 candles on it. I will blow them all out and make a wish.

I am very grateful to all my blogger friends for being with me for many years. Your comments to my posts bring me joy, and I learn a lot of interesting things in your blogs.

 

All the best to you!

A Winter Walk

I invite you for a walk on a nice winter day. The frost was slight, there was no wind, the sky was clear and blue, the sun was shining but not warm. I dressed warmly, a jacket and winter boots, gloves on my hands. When I took pictures, I had to take them off, for a short time.

 

There was little snow, it was trampled on the paths by lovers of winter walks, mainly with dogs.

The low sun was a joy after the long and dark December days. Then the sun did not show itself for a long time. On the stems of the tall grass there remained last year's ears, they poured out their seeds and were left to dry in the frost.

The sun rose higher - it was the middle of the day, and the photos look graphic. The long shadows became a little shorter, everything was quiet and calm around.

I headed home, the sun was getting lower again, and the path became slippery. I had to walk carefully, because I could fall, which is absolutely impossible.
Thank you for being with me on a walk on a winter day. All the best to you.