Finally!! Out come the flip flops!

Wow. Just like that. It's so amazing outside. With the coming of the warm weather, I couldn't help myself. I just had to go out and do some gardening. Hopefully my little flowers won't freeze at night.
I'm awaiting the coming of the ants. That is usually the sign that spring is well under way around here. When they first arrive, they come out in the hundreds. The paving stones in front of our door become a sea of moving blackness. Kindly, they select areas that we can avoid walking through (or on) and they haven't ever made the move to come inside thankfully. Still though, I'd rather they moved on. Since I have a dog and a cat, plus I don't feel all that great about the whole killing with chemical thing, I've been researching some deterrents and read that the essential oils of peppermint, tea tree oil, vinegar as well as 'having a conversation with the little guys, all are successful and a non-violent alternative to harmful sprays and concoctions with borax. Anyway, I'm ready and we'll see how it goes. I've never talked to a mass of ants before. I wonder what my neighbours will think if they see me? Ant Whisperer is what they'll say....... okay maybe not.
On another note, I have lots and lots of hankies coming out soon. Stay tuned.