Ah, Spring.

Spring has arrived rather early this year. Last weekend, we enjoyed temperatures up to 30C/86F.  Of course, it's been quite a bit colder this past week and rainy but everything is green and growin'! 

I mentioned we built a new base for the shed and moved it but I also got a good start on building the raised beds for the vegetable garden.

I've done 3 4'x8' beds so far. 

We'll see if that's enough! 

We've been struggling with deciding where they should be. It's funny - now that we have this (relatively) huge yard I feel greedy about the space and want to use every inch wisely. I know, those of you with actual property/farms will find my little piece of earth tiny but it's really a huge lot for being in the city.

See? Still lots of space.

So I think that's where those beds will stay. We can always move them next year if it doesn't work out. Plus I will have some things growing in other locations. I'm going to try corn and hope the racoons leave some for us!

More signs of spring:
Forsythia - this was taken last weekend and it's already much more filled in.

I don't know what these are but they are SO cute. We get this colour and a really pretty purpleish-blue one.

Tonka (the cat) has been enjoying his outdoor time too. 

I just hope he doesn't start picking fights with the neighbour cats!

So we have a fair amount of space but Hazel's favorite spot is in the dirt.  Gotta love dogs!

I disturbed her nap! 

Note the tulips in the background - 

the flowers are now just about to open.

Spring makes everything feel possible, doesn't it?