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All our favorite posts about spring in Northeast Texas including gardening, photos & more posted on TexasHomesteader.com

The Garden That Love Planted

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Those who know me say that having a vegetable garden is just in my blood. And I’m likely to agree with them. 

I guess it’s just something deep inside me that feels the strong drive to nurture the earth and through grit and gentle determination coax from it nourishment for both my body and my soul.

But things came up this year and with a sigh I conceded that a vegetable garden was just not meant to be for the first time in…  well maybe EVER

Although I had begun garden preparations months ago, “Life” stepped in and there was simply no way I could tackle the now-overgrown beds and plant. I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Due to surgeries & healing I had to face my limitations this year – it was just too much.  Maybe next year…

Then Love happened.  

The Garden That LOVE Planted! I couldn't plant a veggie garden due to health. Then several people showed their love by showing up to help. #TexasHomesteader

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Welcoming Spring

by Texas Homesteader 

Spring is my favorite time of the year.  I’m not a big winter fan, I hate to be cold and the leafless stick-trees and gray skies just don’t speak to my soul.

Oh don’t get me wrong, I love tucking inside with the fireplace blazing with wood we’ve cut and split ourselves, sipping on hot tea and snuggled on the couch under a fuzzy blanket with my RancherMan. But the season itself makes me long for the green beauty and vibrant colors of spring.

Spring is almost here. Loving life here in NE Texas. #TexasHomesteader

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