The latest lessons with my software lessons. The changes are a bit stark that I am doing so I have a good reference on what they do when I am working with them in the future. I do like what the results were in the flower though.
My project today was to clear 1 garden area to plant some of the irises in I had brought from a friend’s house yesterday. I wound up clearing four areas. Not looking forward to how my shoulders are going to feel tomorrow, but am looking forward to seeing the flowers bloom.
Plants in the ground, all tucked in and ready to shoot into life. We have no idea what color any of these are going to be. So, it will be like Nature’s present as they bloom and unwrap.
And the other areas that were planted before are coming along just fine. I even have some tulips about to burst forth that got planted last year. It will be nice to have colors in my yard again. I let it go for far too long. I forgot how much I love working in the garden.
And the highlight is the tulip about to burst forth next to my Dancers to the End of Love sculpture. I think it is and may always be one of my favorite pieces of art I have.
And so mom’s idea of how to deal with the grief is to do massive amounts of work in the yard. Personally, I think she should stay inside and let me cuddle with her, but she doesn’t listen to my floofy wisdom.
I know, I did’t finish it. But, I got about 2/3 of it done. And a hot bath will be in order at the end of this day!
And another enclosure for the compost pile.
ust an interesting piece of driftwood in the front garden. I’ll find some shapes in it another day.
Okay, pit stop on the way out to look at the lovely colors in the basket on the back patio.
Its a sphere of trapped fairies crying out for some soul to harness the power of the West wind (or the East wind for that matter) to break them free of their bondage. “Its the Dryads that are into that bondage stuff, not us.” they whisper.
Yeah, yeah, I didn’t get it all cleaned out. But, it was covered with plant life before I started. Now I just have to figure out what I will plant here. Maybe corn???
Don’t you just love the way the thready thingie just curlie-cued all around the top of the plant?? I did!
And the golden tufted crowns strain their heads to listen to the conversations coming from the bed of the more cultivated flowers. Prissy little things they are, and such high maintenance, they thought with much laughter.
Baby seedlings coming up in the herb patch. And I have identified the big leaf plant! Its rhubarb. Yeah, I know. Most people will find that surprising. But, I have never been a fan of rhubarb, so I don’t have any idea what a plant looks like. Its quite a pretty plant, so that presents the question. To keep or not to keep??
Pretty much the same here. The branches were clear out across the steps. Oh, ad the small brown building there behind the bushes? That’s the pain cave. Or, at least the part that involves the larger pieces of electronic equipment. But, there are also speakers in there so I can be a nuisance to the hag. I am willing to bet that she doesn’t have a taste for Nightwish, Garbage and probably not Pink either. Gonna try a few more out before I am done. 🙂
And here is the front view of it. Nice and pretty, isn’t it?
love this tree! I know, I know! But the blossoms are such a soft shade of pink. But they’re flowers and pink is okay on flowers. I didn’t do any work on the tree today. I just saw it when I was heading to the garage for something and thought it needed having a picture taken of it. I am certain I saw one of the branches wave at me to get my attention. And no, it wasn’t the wind. That was blowing in the OTHER direction!
Okay, two pictures! And she smiled after!
Pretty little purple flower star!!!
Okay, so here’s one of the herb gardens. I have no idea what that broad leaf plant is in there with the red stalks, but its pretty, so I will leave it for now. Many standard kitchen herbs like dill and fennel and sage and cress and parsley. Couple of healing ones like astragalus, and motherwort. Will be adding more to other areas later. And I also have some inside boxes with some of the same for easy access while cooking and climate control come next winter.
Hello there again! It’s Cassie, in case you forgot. Don’t listen to any of the humans who try and tell you that I am Missy Floof. I will put up with the little princess as I am sure that will result in the generous offerings of tasty treats. They’re in the drawer in the end table, by the way. Feel free to fish some out and make an offering.Okay, it seems mom has been working a bit in the garden and there are pictures and stories to tell you about it. And no pictures of me at the moment. We don’t need to give mom more evidence to support her theory that I drool on myself. Its really just an odd play of the light. Trust me. Here, let me show you. *lick lick* See? All gone. Uhm, never there! Well, carry on!
I don’t think I will ever get tired of looking at these lovely flowers. The stark contrasts in the colors with their white petals vivid yellow stamens. I am a bit proud of this shot as it got a lot of likes on my Google + feed.
As she looks out upon the garden about her and contemplates the world as she knows it.
The sun in me recognizes and honors the sun that is in you!
Oh! Hi there! hehehehehe, didn’t see you come in. No! I am sure mom meant for me to play with these. Why else would she have left them laying on the bed where I could find them? You’re not going to tell her are you? She might not give me extra treats if you do.
Okay, so here’s the mission for the morning. To turn the dirt in as many of these compartments as my energy will allow for. I will obviously not need to engage in any additional modes of exercise this day.
Sometimes I just utterly amaze myself!!! I would have been happy to have completed a couple of those squares. But, I actually managed to get ALL of them done. And I found many large stones in the process. I forgot to take a picture of the fire area, but I made a circle about halfway around it. I figure if I dig up enough stones, maybe I can accumulate enough to make a real fire pit. On the downside, I didn’t find any bones. Ah well! Can’t win them all.
And I have beans sprouting up!!! Though it seems something ate three of the bean types. Those critters need to be bones fertilizing my garden!!!
Ah, you are done? I have spent a pleasant time watching one of my new big screen kitty TVs that came with mom’s new house. Hope you had a fun time. Oh, and before you leave, can you toss me another treat? This sunbathing is hard work and I have worked up quite an appetite. Actually, if you could make that two, that would be great!