Hi,
It's spring and my chiropractor is rubbing her hands in delight. It's 'back ache season' again.
Today I spent a measly five hours outside and it looks like nothing happened. I planted the front step planters with mums and heather. I threw some lettuce seeds in with the sedum... its kosher, I think, to mix and match plants and vegetables. Repotted the cactus pear in a new pot, the old one cracked over the winter and tidied up the back corner spot where only weeds seem to flourish. Five hours later, and a back ache in full swing, I know it is spring.
The pond needs cleaning.
There is a humongous white pine branch in the backyard that needs cutting up and removing.
The weeds are winning the war already.
Who asked for warmer weather? Oh, I guess that was me.....
At least I have spent the last five years planting perennials. Every season I have a little less to fill in and what is already established comes back with greater strength than the year before. I am very proud of my garden. It just kills me a little at a time. Weeding is back breaking: pruning, digging, snipping... If anyone ever really comes up with a non-chemical way to deal with weeds they will make a fortune. Ground cover is another matter of issue. It never takes where I need it, but it grows like crazy where I don't want it to. Grass loves to grow in the flower beds, not so much on the lawn area. Poison ivy knows no boundaries. Need I say more?
For all my kvetching, I do love this time of year. I was very happy to be able to spend time outside puttering away with the birds singing along with me. The sun stays up until almost 6:30pm and days are noticeably longer and warmer. I don't miss winter for one second, ever!
I am ready to do battle. New gardening gloves have been broken in, there is dirt under my nails and I have extra Tylenol for my back. Bring on Spring!
M
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