taking sunshine where and when we can

another week rolls around and here we are.  i must say that it has been difficult for me to keep a positive attitude of late- and not just because of the ‘leaders’ we have or the abysmal condition that this country and planet is in.  no, i am a sunshine type person.  i don’t mind a wee bit of rain- it’s good for the garden- but it has been gray, chilly and rainy for over a week now.  the only thing going like gang busters are the potatoes in the garden.  but, i promised an update and here it is:

i will most likely have to try again with the sunny weather plants- the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and squash.  the only issue i see- the peppers need awhile to get going.  i am thinking about getting some going in a couple of pots- tomatoes too- and keeping them year round indoors.  we’ll see. the inlaws got me a topsy turvy that i will try a couple of plants out in.  will keep ya posted on that one too

the birds are teaching fledglings how to fly and feeding babies- and flitting about the lawn pulling up what have to be the biggest worms i have ever seen in my life.  i saw a deer up the street crossing the road and my resident bunny- or a facsimile of last season’s- is back too.    i intend to do what i can to keep the critters at bay- but hey, i am on a learning curve here.

the good news is- since i don’t mow my lawn as often as my neighbors- it doesn’t grow as fast.  i have dandelions up the yazoo but the grass isn’t much taller than mr. mows-a-lot next door.  the roses are starting to bloom but the damp and wet is causing them to get mildew.  sigh.  and the other good news- haven’t seen any japanese beetles yet this season.  keeping my eyes peeled.  lots of violets too- my whole yard is taken with violets- and the fam’s too.  i must admit their yard is starting to look like a jungle.  i haven’t been able to do much unless i want to get wet.  so, i planted my herbs inside and will let you know how the indoor garden goes.  not sure how the sweet potatoes will make it- but the seed potatoes i got are going wild.

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