This is what it looks like outside right now.

(starting to get a little tired of this)

This winter is really dragging its heels and getting us a little down in the dumps. I like to go hang out in the worm/grow room. With the Sunblasters and the heater going, it's kind of like spring break, except that instead of beach bodies it's just worms and plants.

When I went into the sunroom was when I started to worry. This is what I saw.

(They are quite a size, in my opinion.)

As I gaze at the tomatoes and then outside, I wonder if they will be in huge pots and cages by the time they go outside.

Relax, you tell me. It's only the end of March. The snow will melt soon.

Oh, will it?

(Our current 7 day forecast.)

Well, after next week spring will come.

Don't be so sure.

(Seems like a lot more snow than rain, plus below freezing every night.)

Not great tomato planting weather. I guess we'll be looking at sometime in May.

Good thing I have other things to keep me working in the pseudo-sunshine.

(Mmmmmm, say the chickens.)

I was going to throw this bin of sifted frass into the compost, but then thought I'd throw a bit of food in and see if there were eggs left. There were. I throw some potato in and then capture the worms before they turn to beetles, I then dump them into the fresh bin and the styrofoam bin. Or I send them directly to the hens. So far I have got thousands of them out of that bin. I'm glad I didn't chuck it.

Anyhow, has spring hit where you live, or do you still have a couple feet of snow? Just curious about how much overtime the plow drivers are getting there. I know I'm getting lots.