Thursday, March 5, 2015

This is March?

March is usually a slightly better weather month for us.  We can start working on clean up in the yard.  Sticks from the winter need to be picked up.  Final pruning of perennials is done and made ready for their spring awakening. I'm a gardener and am anxious to start working in the flower beds.  Obviously we will not be doing these tasks anytime too soon.






As pretty as the snow is, I'm tired of it.  



I know many of you have had a lot more snow and cold temperatures than we have. 



I love snow and long for it at the beginning of winter.  We didn't have any until February and it was beautiful.  Now it is March and I long for Spring.
  


If you are still reading this, I must apologize for my whining.  This is just how I'm feeling today. 











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  1. podsoMarch 5, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    I think spring is going to jump out all of a sudden. It certainly is slow this year compared to other years. I can understand your desire to be outside in the garden!

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 5, 2015 at 10:26 PM

      You are right, Dotsie. It will probably come quickly after this round of snow. I know the snow is good moisture for all the plants. Just feeling a little cabin fever today! ♥

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  2. Rustic PumpkinMarch 6, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    Don't apologise, I think we are all starting to feel the same way! Even those who love winter feel it has outstayed it's welcome this year. All I can say is thank goodness we had a better winter this year, for last year was horrendous with storm force winds one after the other and floods that did not drain for months on end. Still, I would like a proper winter ~ one with snow and freezing temperatures because the garden needs it to redress the balance of 'bugs' ~~~ there is no pleasing some people lol

    I hear you loud and clear though, itchin and a twitchin to get out there in earnest! ~~~Deb in Wales

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 6, 2015 at 9:18 AM

      Yesterday was one of those days for me, Deb. The sun is shining this morning everything appears a little brighter today. With 7 inches of new snow, my hubby and grandson have some shoveling to do. I'm glad your winter has been better this year. Really, ours has also--just a little later than usual. ♥

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    2. Rustic PumpkinMarch 6, 2015 at 10:17 AM

      p.s. I have been meaning to say for a few days now, I do like your header!

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    3. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 6, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you, Deb. I'm a learn as you go type of gal.♥

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  3. AnonymousMarch 6, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    I agree, I am tired of bad weather. I feel trapped in the house. I don't like icy roads! It ended up a little better than I thought. I think the winds dried up much of the water on the roads.
    When I get back the week after next I will expect some Spring!
    Margot~~~seeking waves.

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 6, 2015 at 9:20 AM

      Be careful on those roads, Margot. Enjoy your time away and I bet Spring will be here soon! Sounds like you are going somewhere warm. ♥

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  4. SusanMarch 6, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    My sister, who lives in Stuarts Draft is absolutely sick of the snow! Ours comes and goes pretty quickly, but the temperatures have been so erratic and I'm longing for Spring! Stay warm, dear friend, XOXO

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 6, 2015 at 11:45 AM

      I'm sure your sister has had more snow than us, Susan. I feel really bad complaining--our daughter in NH is sick of it too. I guess it's all relative to what we're used to. Have a great weekend, dear friend. XOXO ♥

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  5. Connie in HartwoodMarch 6, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    We all can tend to get a bit whiny toward the end of winter. Sometimes, we have simply used up all of our patience with it, and whining is all that's left for us to do.

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 6, 2015 at 7:32 PM

      Yes, Connie, I've used up all my patience! I'm biting at the bit these days. Have a great weekend!♥

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  6. CathyMarch 6, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    You have some beautiful pictures here, Martha Ellen. Today's sun really did make a difference. We even were able to go to Lowes this afternoon (yay, right?). But this morning we didn't venture down our driveway because of the ice and couldn't go babysit Olivia June as planned. That's the bad part of winter.

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 6, 2015 at 8:33 PM

      The sun was really bright and beautiful today, Cathy. Sorry you weren't able to see Olivia June. That is a big disappointment! I'm an outdoor girl and I'm just plain tired of being inside. There is always plenty to keep me busy inside, but I'm so ready to work outside. Spring will be here before we know it! ♥

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  7. Dawn Y.March 7, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Your yard does look very pretty in the snow, Martha Ellen! I know how you feel, though. It's time! I'm sure that all of the gardeners are getting anxious to check the garden beds and start cleaning up. Spring will be here soon! Have a happy weekend! ♡

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 7, 2015 at 1:19 PM

      Dawn, I'm hoping it won't be too much longer before we can get out there and get our hands dirty. Have a great weekend. ♥

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  8. Cheryl March 7, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Martha Ellen, I didn't even hear you whining. Maybe my own whining was drowning you out. ;)

    But today is a new day and the sun is shining and I have hopes that the worst of winter is over! You too?

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 7, 2015 at 1:17 PM

      Today is a gorgeous day, Cheryl. I do believe we have turned a corner on the weather. Yay! ♥

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  9. AnonymousMarch 7, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Martha Ellen and your yard looks about like ours! I have loved seeing the snow this year (the most I've ever seen in my entire life!) but I'm ready to see some green now! Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 7, 2015 at 5:34 PM

      Shelia, you really moved to a snowy part of the country. So much of the US is covered in snow. Hopefully Spring isn't too far away--we had 50 degree temps today so a lot of that snow has melted. ♥

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  10. VeeMarch 8, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    I think a lot of us are feeling your pain. =D One thing is certain, once the temps begin to warm, it won't take long until you're able to be out in the yard again. By April, no one will be the wiser! Make that June for my corner.

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 8, 2015 at 7:12 PM

      I really feel badly about my complaining. Sometimes a gal can't help but whine--I know, not too mature on my part. ♥

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  11. jerilandersMarch 9, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Our snow is GONE! Gone I SAY! hurrah. so, after doing a 4 day garden show in Nashville, I have come home with plants and the anticipation of digging in the earth very soon. First thing this morning I poked through the gardens to see who my survivors are. I expect wonderful things this year!

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 9, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      Yay!!!! Ours is going away also, Jeri! I think we're going to make it to Spring. ♥

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  12. The BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYMarch 10, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Hi Miss Martha! My back yard looks just as yours hear in Western NY! And I have been making full use of my snow shoes! (in taking out the doggies) I found it so very beautiful but the longing for Spring is now in my blood and bones!! :-D Our area was hit unusually hard, and there are ladders up most homes as we have been battling the HUGEST ice build-ups and MUNGO icicles!!! This will be a good year for roofers :-) Now there is a warm (HEAT WAVE) 40s melt coming our way....I dread what will happen in our cellar! (very old house with flooding basement) but life is good!! (Especially when the sun is shining)!!
    Have a wonderful week! Many Blessings and warmth, Linnie

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 10, 2015 at 9:41 AM

      Linnie, I feel rather badly about my complaining---I'm sure you have had much more cold and snow and ice than us in VA. Using snow shoes sounds like a great way to get around outside. I think that's what bothers me the most. Being cooped up--I'm ready to work outside. It will come in due time, I know. I hope there will be no issues for your cellar--last year we had a sump failure and our basement is finished---it was a mess. My husband has been watching it like a hawk this year. You are right --Life is good!! xo ♥

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  13. handmade by amaliaMarch 10, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Sending you some virtual spring weather, Martha. We have plenty of sunshine around here.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 10, 2015 at 1:19 PM

      Thank you, Amalia! Our snow is just about all gone now! YAY!!!!! xo ♥

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