Puttering Around

Sunday was Father's Day, so the Hubby and daughter went for a hike.  Given this wonderful opportunity, I headed to the garden to do some things that needed doing!

First, I planted a Thyme plant since my seeds failed to sprout.









I weeded of course, and mixed up my mulch.  This batch covered a lot more of the garden, but I didn't let the grass clippings cure as long.  They were actually a bit wet as well, but heck, they're going to get wet in the garden, right?

The plants are all doing much better now that the soaker hoses are turned on and water the garden twice a day, for 15 minutes each.  I do hope I remember to check this next year, so I can tell Hubby how long to set the timer for.  Each year we try and remember what we did last year.  Oy!

And, drum roll please........... the lettuce is finally up after only about 3 different plantings.  And in mid June to boot!  If  I'm as lucky as I have been in other years, my greens keep going throughout the entire summer, despite the heat.  Call it luck, high altitude or Reiki.  I'm just not sure which it is, but I am grateful!

  My last bit of work was moving my Sun, which was in the front of my house, to the Perennial Herb Garden.  It has faded a bit, and needs some paint, but I'm quite pleased with it in it's new location.  I think garden art is just fabulous.  Now I just need to find the perfect place for my flamingos.









 
"Life begins the day you start a Garden.  -  Chinese Proverb