[Diana in Wisconsin]

Things that are, ‘waking up’ around the Manse:

Rhubarb
Strawberries
Asparagus
Tulips, Daffs and Allium
Perennial Grasses
Sedums
Magnolia
Saskatoon Serviceberry
Haskaps
Roses (which need a quick pruning!)

Spring has definitely sprung: The chickens (11) have been laying like crazy-mad, anywhere from 7-10 eggs PER DAY! We’ve been giving eggs to anyone and everyone and eating a lot of them ourselves. Breakfast casseroles, fried, scrambled, omlettes, Toad in the Hole, Egg Drop Soup, Deviled, etc.

‘Stew,’ the steer, has been released from the barn and is able to do some grazing right now. As soon as Farmer Dan brings the Heifers to our pasture, Stew will go in with them until late fall when he’ll be finished on hay and grain in the barn through next March. However, he will have one very idyllic season to enjoy life. ;)

As may we all!

[FamiliarFace]

Last night we had a hard freeze, so I covered up the bleeding hearts that were just starting to grow blossoms. Tonight will be another hard freeze.

A year ago, it was sunny and beautiful enough that I could wear short sleeves to watch the full Solar Eclipse. Today I’m wearing a heavy sweatshirt. There is some sun, thank goodness, but it’s chilly out there. I can’t wait for warmer temps to be here.

Somehow the plants seem to know when Easter is. The Lenten roses are right on schedule. Tulips are opening, daffodils are on their way out. The redbud trees are blooming and the viburnum has blossoms all over, not opened, but there. I must learn patience.

[Liz]

Things that are ‘waking up’ around the Manse: Rhubarb Strawberries......

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp / In case your recipe isnt handy.

Ing Lb each rhubarb in 1/2-3/4 pieces, 1/4ed strawberries, 1/3 c sugar 1 1/2 tbl
arrowroot 3/4 c flour 1/2 c old-fashioned oats 1/4 c packed br/sugar 8 tbl chilled butter

Steps Mix rhubarb/strawberries. Stir in sugar/arrowroot; set 10 min. Separately combine crumble ing; proc/pulse to a coarse meal. Add strawberries/rhubarb to lightly buttered b/dish. Top w/ crumble. Bake 350 deg 25-30 min, topping is golden, thick and bubbly at edges. Serve w/ ice cream or whip cream.

[MomwithHope]

Watched this last night. Saskatoon Serviceberry??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPFIwlUeNQU

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