“Joy is a flower that blooms when you do”. – Unknown
Yesterday, I had a glorious, uninterrupted, full day in the garden. I ticked every item off my to-do list and even managed an extra load of tasks.
But, the reason why this was possible was not so happy. Husband was laid up with a sore back. He rested in the kid’s playroom as they played around him, happy to be inside enjoying his company and out of the cold.
I have had a bit of a flat week. I’ve had a few disappointments that I had been dwelling on, so it was lovely to get out in the sunshine, get sweaty to some upbeat music, knowing the kids were otherwise happily occupied and not up to mischief.
I was able to;
A gorgeously fuzzy sunflower bud, getting ready to unfurl….
- Pull out the powdery mildew covered zucchinis,
- pull out the flagging lebanese cucumbers,
- pull out the finished kidney beans,
- fill the compost bins,
- plant the dragon fruit cuttings,
- pot up 4 dozen seedling pots with tomatoes, cabbage and nasturtiums,
- tidy up all the rubbish that had floated into the beds and tidied up all the toys,
- spread some of the acidic palm stump sawdust under the blueberries,
- put on some worm tea,
- and, I managed a good amount of weeding and sweeping!
The garden looks so much better for it. And I feel so much better too, with a lot of energy expended and a resulting sense of accomplishment.
Next week, we have another kerb collection kicking off. Woo!
There is still so much to be cleared from our block, like pruned shrubs, a few straggling plants, redundant bricks, blocks and other bits and pieces.
Plus, there is the possibility of finding all kinds of treasures about the place in the coming weeks.
And, my sunflowers are getting ready to bloom.
I’m feeling optimistic again!
Gosh I know the sore back syndrome. Such a pain – literally. That was me all day Sun. Please tell the hub I sympathise with him.
Sounds like you got a tonne done though Mel. Your place is looking fantastic. x
Sorry to hear that! We should do a few busy bee’s at each others house. The blokes can watch the kids, & keep the food and drink coming…put on some 80′s stadium anthems to keep us moving
We’re coming up to
cruisekerb collection….getting very excited about that!Sounds good to me! Soon as I’m back on my feet (literally!) I’m in. Have you had that fabulous kerb collection yet. Oh such fun!
Here’s to a speedy recovery!
Kerb collection has been a bit of a literal wash out. It’s been rainy so not much out and what is out there is soggy. But but with mum and dad moving out next month, some interesting finds as dad has been cleaning out his man cave(s). On the weekend, YaYa’s scooter came home with a boat compass gaffer taped onto her handlebars. Plus, I may be having to find room for a piano….
Did you say a piano??? If you don’t want it…