Early morning thoughts - when a favorite kitchen tool dies….
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Comments (7)I had to laugh at the story of getting a plug of cement clay stuck in the bulb planter...it's exactly what I experienced. That, after having to throw my whole weight onto stepping bars to even break through top layer. The bulb planter hasn't moved off its place hanging on the garage wall since that first attempt. I just read yesterday on some forum where a woman actually injured her wrist with one of those drill mounted augers that went out of control. I'd contemplated buying one last year until my niece pointed out to me that in her experience with tools in theaters it was going to buck and twist rather violently in cement clay. I ended up going with the old fashioned route of hacking top layer of clay with an axe and using shovel for amending soil deeply down to 18-24 inches. I didn't have enough experience to know the amended soil areas would settle below the surrounding areas so I'm going to mound amended areas higher so they hopefully settle even with surrounding areas and not create a mini drainage basin. I'm going to have to do the same again this year to expand planting areas and I've got to do it before bulb planting. Gotta check underground where bulbs were last year due to mole/vole activity and a little too much moisture to see contition of bulbs under there. This is going to be a challenge not slicing and dicing all the bulbs except tulips which are in bulb cages. Seems like there wasn't any transition around here from hot summer to very cool fall weather. The annuals haven't stopped blooming but I've got to get them out of the way to get to my bulb destination...LOL. Always seems like a rush to the next season't planting demands. Haven't gotten the hang of well integrated garden planning/design yet. Have to check my order status with Scheepers to see when bulbs are supposed to arrive. There's a lot of prep work to do before they arrive....See MoreFavorite frugal tool - part 2
Comments (8)Sour Cream Containers for scooping potting soil Parmesan Containers (all clear) for fermenting tomato seeds Starbucks used coffee filters (when I pick up coffee grinds) for lining nursery pots Starbucks coffee bean bags (sturdy silver) for storing gardening stuff, instant planter for giving away plants. Am going to use as sandbags when we get into rainy season. Little plastic apple sauce containers for soaking seeds (morning glory, nasturtium, etc.) Assorted metal tuna sized and tomato sauce sized cans for rubberbands, pens, etc. If edges are rough, I bend down with pliers and duct tape the inner rim. Inexpensive plastic silverware sorter for twist ties, plant labels, twine, etc. I posted a while ago on using CD-Rom spindles for storing twine, wire and the clear plastic tops for storing other stuff....See MoreWhen a pet dies :o( & parent is ill
Comments (35)Well today was THE day .. my mother had her surgery and came out of it well. The had to remove the one lobe as the growth was cancerous so now we will all have to wait to see what the other tests show if it has spread to her lymph nodes. I dont know why they just didnt remove them at the same time .. oh well I will have to wait to talk with my brother. I am guessing that she will have to have chemo to ensure that the cells are all destroyed. Right now she is in the Critical care unit so the only person who can see her is my dad. I still fell like a poop not being able to be there .. both my bother and I have come to the conclusion that my mom just does not want to inconvenience anyone. But I will be there soon enough. I will leave to go to Sudbury on the 6th .. maybe sooner. I am glad that I didnt go up for Christmas as I came down with the flu a few days ago and just got out of bed today. That wouldnt have been good for my mom. Thank you to everyone for their warm thoughts and prayers. It means alot. Laura...See MoreFavorite Morning Glory
Comments (93)I bought a variety i have never seen at the local farmers market today. the guy i bought it from didnt know the variety and i have searched all over but havent found it. maybe someone can help........ It grows very bushy and the foilage looks like a small ivy with green and white streaked leaves. The flowers are about half the size of heavenly blue flowers and are a dark lavender. they will look great along with my other morning glories on my sidewalk garden, if i only knew what they are....See Moreplllog
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