Well, folks, here we are in my busy time of year, looking forward to a lush garden of delights to please the palate and the senses! The greenhouse is full & bursting with color...cannot wait to pull all those baby plants out & set them in their new homes. This is the time when all happy gardeners are just pregnant with anticipation, watching the weather everyday & having worn out the seed catalogs long ago, are just chomping at the bit to let the races begin!I had the flu in January, and my right foot is acting up. Back in 2008, I was found hopping around the uneven pasture in a panic after disturbing a wasp' nest upon opening the garden shed in early springtime. I recently "over-did it" (doctor's words) And have commenced to becoming a slouchy sofa surfing slob. Actually, I just could not waste any time, so I got better at drawing out my plans for the gardens, and am actually learning how to do it on the computer instead of the graph paper like I have always done. My friend, Shirley Shaddock would be ever so pleased that I am coming out of the dark ages & into the 21st century...online!!!
I simply could not have gotten done what has been accomplished so far this season, if it had not been for my 6'3" teen-age next door neighbor, Zackary Myers. His strong back & brains have transformed the place. For someone only 14, he works like a grown man & has a superb attitude. Many thanks go to David Mapp of David Mapp Handy-Dandy Repair Service (I made that up, he just likes to be called David Mapp, I think). David & Zack built an awesome arbor for my clematis...Nelly Moser, look out!
Also, Bubba Rutherford of Rutherford Tree Service came out a few weeks ago & took out the trees that had been slain by the dreaded drought & high winds of 2012. The whole place looks different. What used to be a part shade garden out back, is now a bright open place with full access to the sun. The delphinium & hollyhock are soon to arise up from the dirt & delight the senses along with the red salvia & irises, yellow lilies, purple cone flower & various herbs.
Hold onto your rakes folks, pic-chas are soon to come!
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