tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14529963843236965142011-11-23T09:44:30.163-08:00My blog about building a garden from scratch and the adventures in my Illinois backyard.Val Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553074423321170607noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452996384323696514.post-27259423700840343592011-02-24T16:57:00.000-08:002011-02-24T17:20:21.839-08:00The snow in my backyard has me dreaming of warmer days, furry caterpillars crawling on leaves, butterflies, crickets chirping, and little green grasshoppers. I also find myself thinking about "maybe not such pretty things" like worms, spiders, and slugs. Why do I think about insects and creepy crawlers? When I find them I am drawn to their strange ways, and I want to stand there and stare at them- maybe not always TOUCH them, but stare for sure.<br /><br />This snow also has me dreaming of green sprouting plants and hours in the sun watering and care taking. I have a spot picked out in the backyard to begin a garden... and the idea is growing (get it) in my head. I have been googling building gardens and have decided to go with it and- with the man's help- get to it! ... when this snow melts.<br /><br />I have been wanting to start a blog, so what a perfect reason. I can blog and post pictures of my puffy, shiny, colorful vegetables! Right now they are imaginary, but they will be here soon. Now I must decide on seeds and do some research when I should begin my little seedlings.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1452996384323696514-2725942370084034359?l=adventuresinthegarden.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Val Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553074423321170607noreply@blogger.com0