This Week at a Glance

March is here, which feels absolutely amazing!

We are officially one step closer to spring…only 19 days to go. Not that I’m counting, though.

Perfect Gardening Weather

The weather has been really beautiful these past several days, and I can’t tell you what a difference that sunshine makes to my mood.

I was able to spend most of Friday out in the garden, soaking up some much-needed vitamin D and finally checking a few projects off my list.

It felt so good to be outside, hands in the dirt again.

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Springtime Flowers to Take Inside

Trader Joe’s looks like spring has already sprung.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to bring spring indoors, grab a few pots of blooming bulbs. They instantly liven up any space.

National Old Stuff Day – March 2nd

Apparently, tomorrow is National Old Stuff Day, and I kind of love this idea.

This is the day to shake things up. It’s a reminder to look at your daily routines and ask, “Is there a better way”?

Maybe it’s rearranging a space, trying a new garden layout, taking a different route on your walk, or finally organizing that drawer you keep avoiding.

For me, it’s as easy as stepping outside when I’d normally stay in.

Force Blooming Spring Branches Indoors

My forsythia branches indoors are in full bloom, but here’s the surprising part…they’re actually pushing out tiny green leaves at the top of the stems.

I’ve never seen that happen before while forcing branches! It feels like a little science experiment happening right in my living room.

And when I looked closely at the lilac tree on a daily garden walk yesterday, I noticed tiny buds forming. That was all the encouragement I needed. I’m going to cut a few stems and try forcing lilac branches next. Fingers crossed it works.

In the Garden

Things are already starting to really change in the cottage garden each week.

The white clematis is blooming, hellebores are still showing off, and I’m spotting crocuses and a few early daffodils brightening up the beds.

Every day, there seems to be something new to notice.

Here are a few raised beds I planted daffodil bulbs in last fall. They are going to be so pretty when they bloom, and I can’t wait to bring them inside to enjoy.

I decided to grow a few artichoke plants last summer. We never took them out of their beds, and this is what they look like now.

I actually grew them as decorative stems for flower arrangements. They have a really pretty purple flower on the head, but that’s not what is happening in the garden right now!

In the Greenhouse

The greenhouse is thriving.

Seedlings are looking strong for the most part.

The geraniums that have been overwintering are not only healthy, but they’re starting to bloom.

That alone feels like a small victory.

Next week we’ll start sowing zinnias, cosmos, and so much more. It’s about to get busy in there, and I love being in there, making things happen.

March always feels like the month when things truly begin to move.

On the Blog This Week

What I’m Loving /Learning / Workin On

I love this tulip iron wreath. And this multi-flower iron stake would be so cute in the garden.

This planter and saucer set is perfect for your spring plants. And how about this ribbed terracotta low-taper pot?

Add spring to your kitchen with this daffodil cotton dish towel.

And how about this ruffled green glass coupe? It’s so spring!

Use a garden journal for this season’s notes and ideas for next year.

My Favorite Inspiration Around the Web This Week

You’ll love this rustic lake house.

Need an idea for a spring DIY? This bunny decor DIY flower pot is the cutest.

This is the most gorgeous rose farm.

Got a sweet tooth? Try this lemon squares with graham cracker crust recipe.

How cute is this clay Easter egg DIY?

You could actually stay in this home on vacation.

Check out this spring table for two for inspiration.

I’m going to try this baked lemon rosemary chicken meatballs and creamy orzo recipe next week.

This guide will help you choose the right rug for your space. 

Looking Ahead

Next week:

March feels promising already.

Until next time,