I’m finding it difficult to believe we’re almost to the end of April. The spring is flying by so fast, I didn’t have an opportunity to share Friday Faves in March, so I’m making sure I get this one shared for April. Some of my faves are so good, you may even consider them for last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas if you’re still shopping.

Friday Faves April Edition

But wait! Don’t plant just yet. The USDA changed hardiness zones last year. Now is the time to double check your number.

Courtesy: USDA 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.  It's easy to check your zone: go HERE, type in your zip code and/or state to see your personalized map. This site puts my hardiness zone as a 7 as seen on the above map.

Courtesy: B.H.G.com

Courtesy of www.bhg.com 

Since I've been slowly changing the scope and feel of my blog, I thought this would be a perfect time to introduce one of my favorite past times: Gardening.  You may be thinking my timing is off with the cold November winds blowing on many of us, but my favorite magazine, Better Homes and Gardens says otherwise.


They say: There’s Still Time to Plant Bulbs for Spring!
Don’t hang up your trowel just yet! There’s still plenty of time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. In fact, it’s better to plant them late this year than to try to store them for planting next year."

I  am very glad to hear this because I have been itching to do just one more project before Old Man Winter Takes over completely.  Are you a gardener too? Here are some BHG links for you:


•Best Tulips for Your Garden

•Deer- and Rabbit-Resistant Bulbs

•Design Ideas from the Dutch

•Add Spring Color to Your Lawn

•Planting Tips


The first link, Best Tulips for your garden is where I discovered the amazing yellow Tarda Tulip above!