Gardening Fever!

With this unseasonably warm weather, it's been so tempting to plant flowers. Yet, I constantly remind myself that it's still March and we could have cold weather again. We've had measureable snow in April and even snow flurries on Derby Day! So, I wait....

One day a burst of spring fever hit so I created a Pinterest board called "Easter (and Spring)" just to collect ideas. One of the first things I found was a suggestion for DIY bouquets as cute as those you'd find at your florist.


 Here are some of the other fun "gardening" ideas I collected, all with a spring party in mind.

 Host a Planting Party-Gather with fellow green thumbs to celebrate the season’s budding greenery and jumpstart spring gardening. The link on the board has a free seed pack invitation to download and print. They can even double as favors!

I love, love, love this "Fresh Herb Wreaths"  You tie garden-fresh herbs to wire wreath forms for seriously darling decorations, favors and hostess gifts. Use herbs you love, or try seasonal favorites like lavender, dill, tarragon, parsley and mint.

 Here's a fun idea for kids. They can create "Seedling Planter Eggs." After cleaning out your eggs, remove the top half of each egg and fill it with soil. Purchase tiny flowers or seedlings from a local nursery, and plant them in your creative shelled containers.


Maybe this will be enough to get your green thumb in shape, ready for spring!

Inspirational Writing Spots

For my first share, I'm sharing two of my favorite places from the "My Kentucky" board.  I enjoy them year-round and find inspiration to write when sitting alone along the river (away from this photo) or along the creek at Cherokee Park.

This is Cherokee Park, which is about 2-3 miles from our house.   It has miles of bike trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, a golf course, soccer fields, tennis, and scenic drives.
http://pinterest.com/pin/122160208612307017/   

This is part of the walkway at the beautiful Ohio River Waterfront. It goes on for miles. There are several playgrounds, sports areas, a couple of water fountain play places, and all of the area used for the many festivals and fun times downtown. Just around the bend near the bridge is where the steamboat, "The Belle of Louisville" docks between trips up and down the river. Just around the corner below this shot, there's a "porch swing" that Keith and I sit on when we walked in the area. It's about a mile from our house.  If you cross the bridge, you're in Indiana.
http://pinterest.com/pin/122160208612307059/  Ohio River Waterfront

The places where I write are not this public, but still close. One spot is at the boat dock at the Eva "something with a B" park off  Zorn Ave. When I lived in Oldham Co. my favorite spot was somewhere between Westport and Goshen.