Yard

[lighter]

I went out into the yard during a storm today.  It was grand.

There are things I want to move around, change a bit and tweek.  Some of it's decided.  Some not.  Plenty to keep me busy.

My new moss friend L will go to the stone yard with me.  She's out in the storm now, pouring water out of tubs full of moss.   If there were drain holes she wouldn't have to worry about it.  Another lesson learned.  Moss can drown.

Yesterday was a good day in the yard too.   Beautiful day.  I've been walking with the dogs and enjoying the moss and rocks very much.  I never come back without something special to plant.  I have my eye on several beautiful rocks sticking up out of the ground.  Could be boulders.   I'm hoping for huge rocks, however.  SOmething I can put on a sled and pull back, even if it takes hours. 

I'm not sure if I posted about roasting sausages outside... and marshmallows.  Such an amazing night... oldest dd spent time with me and the pug enjoying the food and night.  I want to put large flagstones under the fire area.... replace the walking stones with huge ones.  Less moss.  Super beautiful walkway.  Win Win.

I have Linton Roses and azalea bushes to figure out and plant... maybe tomorrow.  I'm looking forward to it.

Took a nice long bath with lovely smelling salts after I came in from the rain soaking.  Listened to a meditation, mindfulness, love and kindness download that was great.  Brushed and detailed my teeth.  Put on comfy jammies and spent time on the back porch under the metal roof with rain pinging off.  So restful... hot mug of tea, working on yard plans.

I'm content and feel I'll sleep well tonight.

The yard thread is back.

Lighter

[Hopalong]

Sounds beautiful, Lighter.

All of it.

Beauty, work and peace on the porch.

Spring rain on a tin roof? Doesn't get any better than that!

Yay,
Hops

[Twoapenny]

I went out into the yard during a storm today.  It was grand.

There are things I want to move around, change a bit and tweek.  Some of it's decided.  Some not.  Plenty to keep me busy.

My new moss friend L will go to the stone yard with me.  She's out in the storm now, pouring water out of tubs full of moss.   If there were drain holes she wouldn't have to worry about it.  Another lesson learned.  Moss can drown.

Yesterday was a good day in the yard too.   Beautiful day.  I've been walking with the dogs and enjoying the moss and rocks very much.  I never come back without something special to plant.  I have my eye on several beautiful rocks sticking up out of the ground.  Could be boulders.   I'm hoping for huge rocks, however.  SOmething I can put on a sled and pull back, even if it takes hours. 

I'm not sure if I posted about roasting sausages outside... and marshmallows.  Such an amazing night... oldest dd spent time with me and the pug enjoying the food and night.  I want to put large flagstones under the fire area.... replace the walking stones with huge ones.  Less moss.  Super beautiful walkway.  Win Win.

I have Linton Roses and azalea bushes to figure out and plant... maybe tomorrow.  I'm looking forward to it.

Took a nice long bath with lovely smelling salts after I came in from the rain soaking.  Listened to a meditation, mindfulness, love and kindness download that was great.  Brushed and detailed my teeth.  Put on comfy jammies and spent time on the back porch under the metal roof with rain pinging off.  So restful... hot mug of tea, working on yard plans.

I'm content and feel I'll sleep well tonight.

The yard thread is back.

Lighter

All of that sounds like heaven on a stick, Lighter, wow, how lovely.  There is something really relaxing about when rain when it isn't getting you wet, I think?  I don't find it makes me feel chirpy if I'm stood at the bus stop in it but if I'm indoors with the windows open watching it fall I love it xx

[lighter]

Hops:

I'm looking at square foot gardening... 100% of the crop for 20% of the space for 2% of the work!  Whoo hoo!  Not sure if it's for me, but it's super interesting. Didn't you use that method?  How did it work for you?  Did you make Mel's mix?

Tupp:  I had on good rain boots and a hooded raincoat.  I stayed pretty dry till my pants... knees, got wet.  THAT was enough to drive me inside. 

My BIL once said we should all go through a bit of discomfort daily.  When we finally find comfort, it feels very sacred, IME. 

Lighter

[Hopalong]

I did, Lighter, at first (eight years ago). Mel's mix and very careful planting. Now I have the same general idea of dense planting in the two beds but much less precise as that just creates stress. I'm a little looser with it but love the concept.

Since I can't kneel to weed right now it's frustrating, so I'm just going to be patient with very small ambitions for gardening.

Grand project 'R Not Me at the mo'.

hugs
Hops

[lighter]

Hops:

Maybe you could have someone knock together a raised planting bed for you... at some point.  I guess the square foot garden can be 6 to 12 inches deep, and the mix is super light. 

Lighter

[Hopalong]

Thanks, Lighter.
Both my veggie beds are raised beds, but these days, 6" doesn't help a whole lot.

I have ringed them in cinderblocks, two sides solid but ends have blocks with the holes up. My plan is to do marigolds there for insect repelling. I can sit on the edge of the solid blocks to weed, when I'm able to get up and down again.

One day I'd love to have the nearly tabletop kinds of raised beds they design for old folks...but they're expensive.

That's okay. I'll be grateful for what I've got. Beets are thriving and carrots are all up, with just wee babies of spinach and kale. One huge mutant chard in that section, but the chard babies are up too.

And my four blueberry bushes not only survived my neglect but look pretty good!

I'm grateful for all of it.

hugs
Hops

[lighter]

Yes yes.  Tabletop beds....that would be so helpful.

I'm glad your BB bushes are doing well.  I've lost a dozen....and raspberry bushes too.

Lighter

[Twoapenny]

It's great that all these veggies are coming along, it's making me feel like I need to do more!  Lol xx

[lighter]

Tupp:

"More" can certainly be potted herbs and green onions on the ledge.  Clipping and cooking with sun-warmed herbs is always a joy, IME.

Lighter

[Hopalong]

I wish there were a shortcut to thinning....managed about six inches of carrot thinning yesterday before my knee gave out. I truly don't want to give up on the veggie beds since there was a lot of work that went into readying and planting them.

I feel stressed about it. Will try again tomorrow....

hugs
Hops

[lighter]

Do you have a friend you can trade fresh veggies for work in the garden with?

I think gardening would be a wonderful reason to visit and socialize around.

Lighter

[Hopalong]

It's odd how even in quarantine, folks have plans. But maybe one...mostly, it's about independently fulfilling a dream. Worth a shot, still.

I'd so much rather get strong and do it myself if I can. I love giving veggies away though.

Yum!

Hops

[lighter]

I love the giving sharing helping spirit of gardening with my not yet strong neighbor.  He lights up when we work together. 

I can see that happening for you, Hops.

When you feel stronger....maybe put a cushion down and sit while weeding or otherwise find more comfortable ways to be in the garden.

When I pull weeds I shift all around to ease the stress on my body.  I spend very little time on my knees.

Lighter

[Twoapenny]

I think we need to get Hopsie a strong man she can order around whilst peering at him from under her sunglasses   Lol xx