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Power Tools
Apr 9, 2008 | 5:41 AM PST

My husband brought home his saw from work.  He had a wood blade and we used that cut down some small trees that I hadn't been able to pull out of the ground.  It was so exciting.   It totally made a difference in the bed.  So much cleaner now. 

It's strange to feel bad for cutting down small trees, but I do.  I wish I could gift them away but I had so many coming up everywhere that it wouldn't be possible.  I have been able to give a few of the bigger ones away though so that was good.

When I first started cleaning out the flower bed, it had been neglected for so long that the ground was covered with so many small trees that at first I actually thought it was ground cover.  That was a chore, pulling up tree after tree after tree.  The end result was worth it though.

I have just a few more things to plant this year.  I wonder if they will come up and bloom or just come up?  I am so new to gardening that I'm not versed in the ways of plants.  I do want to get the roots in the ground as I feel they'll definatly have a better chance in the ground then in baggies with dirt.  I guess we'll know soon.

Last night I also cleared out more of my Iris for a man at work.  He said he wanted some, so I brought him 2 full bags.  Funny thing is, it didn't really make a dent in the area I'm trying to clear out.  I'm trying hard though because I want to be able to get the garden site ready.  I think I have enough time to still plant a few more vegetables.  Better do some research.

PWD

A spectacular day...
Apr 5, 2008 | 6:31 PM PST

Sometimes I am just overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness of others.  I have been gifting my iris to a friend and anyone who wanted them as I'm trying to clear out a space that is over-run with them.  It's a joy to give flowers to someone who will enjoy them as a little piece of you goes with them.

A friend had a few canas they were going to give me so I left out early this morning and off I went to collect my new flower friends.  When I got to her house, she was so giving with so many things.  I came away with Canas, House Leaks, 3 unknown little lovely plants and a sage bush.  It was as though my birthday had come 2 months early.

Knowing I was going to get some Canas, I planned to visit another friend afterward.  She had picked up some bulbs on clearance and was going to give me some.  She has been the main recipient of my Iris and so I knew she would want some Canas too.  Boy, was I in for a suprise.  The things that awaited me at her house were outstanding!  Have you ever seen Aggie Maroon Blue Bonnets?  They are red!  And so beautiful.  She also had for me Peony roots, Acidentharia blulbs, almost too many to count.  Lillies of all colors, 2 different colors of gladiolus and a variety of liliums.  I was beside myself.  I gave her some Jews, Wild Violets and House Leak along with the Canas but I didn't expect to have to much given to me!

The moral of the story is.... Pay it forward.  Give to others as you may receive more in return then you could have imagined.

I'll post pictures soon but it's late and too dark right now.  Of course, we'll have to wait on the bulbs and roots to grow.

Amazed,
PWD

My first seeds
Apr 4, 2008 | 11:10 AM PST

I friend gave me a packet of Sweet Pea flower seeds.  I was not sure how they would do but I planted them anyway.  As the week went by, I anxiously awaited the new seedlings to join me atop the soil.  Nothing it seemed was happening.

A few days ago, I check and I was so suprised when 2 had come up.  I was so happy.  I thought that 2 out of 6 seeds planted wasn't bad for a beginner.  I just looked and 2 more have come through the soil.   It was hard to see at first because of the clover I also have there was acting as camoflauge.  But they are coming up and I feel like a new mommy.

 

I can't take it anymore...
Apr 4, 2008 | 6:37 AM PST

This morning I walked around the yard as I try to on the mornings that I am home.  I wanted to see what had happened in my little backyard world while I slept.

The feelings I get these days are like those of childhood.  When you're a child and the excitement of Christmas comes and you can barely stand it.  This morning was like that.  The rain came while I slumbered and much to my suprise this morning, more Iris had bloomed.  I thought I had seen it all yesterday when I had 20 Iris bloomed along the back of the house, but no....

This morning there were 30+.  I just can't take it anymore.  The beauty surrounding me is almost too much!

PWD