Everywhere I look, I seen the beginning of Spring. Tiny green garlic shoots are pushing thru the straw mulch. The mulch has kept them warm all winter, but now they want out. The straw will be removed soon and added to the compost pile at the back of the main garden.
A grisly sign of Spring is the dead racoon in the front yard. The raccoons are moving around looking for things to eat. I do not raise my chickens and ducks for the raccoons. They are protected by the Great Pyrenees dog guardians who patrol the farm. Last night, they took care of business. Good dogs! Bob will bury the dead racoon in the dumpster.
There is a new copy of American Bee Journal sitting on the table next to Bob’s chair. He is busy now, building more hives for our bees. That project gave him a good excuse to buy another saw! We will set up the hives in April, right about the time the dandelions get ready to bloom. Bees love dandelions. We love dandelions too. I make dandelion fritters. It is easy and they are yummy. I cut off the yellow heads and roll them in a basic fritter batter. They are fried in coconut oil and served with maple syrup. This is one of our favorite Spring treats!
There are still remaining patches on snow on the ground. The wind is brisk and brings a chill, but Spring is coming if you know where to look.
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