Well, I haven’t killed my plants yet so I guess my first gardening endeavor is going good…so far. Of course, you guys might get a good laugh at my expense because I actually thought I had squash already sprouting from the seeds I had planted. Just after I patted myself on the back, I realized that these were just little green pieces of nothing that fell off of a tree. I didn’t kill anything though, that was the point in sharing this!
I also have overcome another fear that I have…mowing! Yup, I am terrified of the mower! I told you guys that I am a total girly-girl. I think it was a discussion with my dad, who was trying to teach me how to mow, where he told me that rocks could get thrown at me if I wasn’t careful. He also redid all that I had mowed because I didn’t mow “the right way” and so I ended up crying and going inside. That is just the kind of fun sport I am!
I managed to mow without any injuries thankyouverymuch. I also made my husband’s day because he hates to mow the lawn. Unfortunately for him, this is probably not going to be happening with regular occurrence, but I did help him this week! I offered to switch roles and he could cook while I mowed the lawn, but he wouldn’t take me up on it. It makes me think I am getting the short end of the stick here.
Thanks for the fabulous gardening tips that you emailed and shared with me though! I appreciate all the help I can get OBVIOUSLY since I think I am growing imaginary plants.
Here are some old blog entries & articles that I thought you might enjoy. Now RUN outside and enjoy all that nice weather!
Solving the Sand Between Your Toes Blues
Busy Day Activities for Warm Weather
I, for one, would never laugh at your gardening attempts. I saw a great sign for a garden–at least, for my garden: “I Tried, But It Died.” I don’t have much luck with plants, except maybe flowers that start as bulbs. I think I am the only person on Long Island who can’t grow tomatoes. But I keep trying!
I used to love to push our little hand-mower around the yard. It was the kind without a motor. It helped that I was young, strong…and we had less than a quarter acre, LOL! Now, I leave it up to my husband and sons.
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I love mowing. If only because it’s a solid hour with no children whining at my feet. (Apparently I need to get out more.) Unfortunately, being heavily pregnant during a South Carolina summer officially lands the job in Tim’s lap.
Next year though… next year.
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Glad to hear nothing has died. But if it does, it is just part of the process.
I don’t claim to be an expert, but I’ve gardened quite a bit, and have a few things in this year’s gardent that aren’t doing well. It is a learning experience!
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