Painted Daisies

Today I started seeds for some painted daisies. I've been internet searching for ground covers that would repel bugs. Painted daisies aren't really a ground cover, but on the plus side, they are perennials. The best thing about them is they are a natural insecticide. I want a world with no pesky bugs, is that too much to ask?

Later: while I was internet searching for painted daisies, I stumbled upon Teri's Painted Daisies. A blog mostly about her art. I feel a little inspired to try some watercolors or something.

It's spring already?

Spring gets here and I'm already behind in my plans. I just looked out the window one day and there were flowers on the trees. I had planned to get lots done when it was still cool outside and nothing was growing yet. Too late!

So, as usual, I must choose which of my plans are most important to me. Blueberries. Something was eating them last year. So this year, I will use large tomato cages and cover them with netting to keep out birds. I'm just guessing it was birds.

I also want to try a new method of dealing with weeds. This is probably an old method to some people, but it's new to me. I saw it on Pinterest. Cover the weeds with wet newspaper and then mulch. Sounds easy. We shall give it a go.