More gardening than crafts right now?

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM

Dear community,
Do you still have time for crafting right now, or are you spending as much time as possible in the garden?

veronika-t15

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Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM

That’s right—for me, it’s all about balcony work. I gave everything a fresh coat of paint, refurbished a plant shelf, repotted a few things, and I’ve already put up the first decorations outside.

CreatOwl

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Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Since I don’t have a garden or a balcony, crafts are still my top priority.

Petra Perle

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Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM

BOTH are possible....it finally rained, even overnight
which was sorely needed
I like dividing perennials, taking lots of cuttings from roses and elderberry to propagate them
and getting the vegetable garden ready...the cat watches me while I do it....and always comes along

then back to crocheting, and the cat sits next to me purring.....wonderful

Petra Perle

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Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Yes, …I even pressure-washed the patio yesterday
it was about time… winter leaves its dark marks on the white tiles

I always think of all this gardening as exercise—NEVER as a chore…
quite the opposite:
it also does me a world of good to get moving again after the long (lovely) season of lounging on the sofa and by the tiled stove.

WollwunderPetra

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Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM

I was in the garden during the day today

And tonight I’ll do a little crocheting

Petra Perle

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Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:56 AM

Wollwunder Petra
do you have hardy primroses there?
What sub-zero temperatures can they withstand?
That looks absolutely charming!

WollwunderPetra

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Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Yes, I plant them all out when it gets warmer. Unfortunately, the color usually changes.

We don’t live somewhere as cold as you do in the Bavarian Forest, but we definitely get -10 degrees now and then too. Maybe plant them near the house, in a sheltered corner.

They self-seed too and multiply.