Temptations of Spring

It's been a mild winter (sorry East coast, but we DO know your pain).  And spring looms on the horizon as we enjoy very little snow, lots of rain, sunshine and the sweet temptations carried in on early robins and birds in the yard. I know better, I know better.  Stand strong you gardening fool.  Stand strong! 

So, let's see how I'm doing against the temptations of spring this year?

Garden seeds and flowers ordered, check.  Drawings for new projects in yard completed, check.  Structural plans for new things to build and pavers to lay, check.  Begun moving things in the yard to prepare for a move of my raised beds, check.  Plans for new garden beds in the works, check.  New outdoor fabric purchased for decorative pillows outside, check.  First plant for outdoors purchased, check!  Wait!  What am I doing?

It's only February.  Last year we had snow until June and I already have my garden boots sitting by the back door.  I am in serious trouble!

What is it about the smell of grass, the feel of dirt, the excitement of gardens?  I know with my head that we are to wait until the snow on Mt. Spokane is melted (according to old farmer's tales) and yet I have blueberries waiting to go in the ground.  Silly, silly me.

I guess I have no option.  Plant them anyway and hope for a miracle vs. just letting them die in the garage.  The early temptations of Spring have won again but I vow to not give in again.  I have no other choice but to take drastic measures!

Avoid home and garden shops, nurseries and Costco aisle of plants for at least 3 more months, check.