(Margaret Roach’s gorgeous garden)

Today as I walked past the front garden beds on my way to the car, a hint of green caught my eye.  I took a closer look and discovered several of my tulip bulbs have already sprouted about an inch.  Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but it’s clearly still the middle of winter and I’m not suppose to be seeing those guys anytime soon.  The funny thing is that it honestly hasn’t been warm at all lately, so I’m completely perplexed as to why they’re peeking out so early.  However, tulips are hardy and I’m guessing they’ll hold put as is until spring emerges.  But it got me thinking about the garden and how much I miss being out there, getting my hands dirty and clearing my head.  Thank goodness for Margaret Roach’s blog and book, both of the same name, A Way to Garden.  It’s just the thing I need to cure my winter garden blues.  Of all my gardening books, that is hands down my absolute favorite (for it’s inspiration as well as it’s information).  It’s sadly out-of-print now, but if you love to garden then do yourself a favor and find one used.

{image shown belongs to Margaret Roach and A Way to Garden blog}