So much to do!! Two more caster planters prepared–for tomatoes. No expense; I had everything needed. ~~ “Yes,” I still have pain in my neck and shoulders but “so much to do,” I can’t relax!!
Below: The burlap bag (with plastic lining) was a failure last year. Tomato plant suffered and died!! Perhaps the plant didn’t get enough sunshine AND bag was too heavy for me to move. Nothing fancy… but worth a second try!?
Directly above: Digging out an area for a new cement pad. It seemed effortless for this teenager. ~~ Below: A second project; four large, heavy cement blocks enlarging the area between back of trailer and storage building.
Below: Cement blocks identical to those I laid for my patio. Shifting them around to get them level and adjacent to next block, I probably hoisted about four hundred pounds!!
Late in the day pictures. The Houston TV meteorologist said we skipped Spring and went straight to Summer!!
Too tired to go square dancing tonight!!
The media is using “daylight savings time” to talk about circadian rhythms. Personally, I went back to bed because my body said “6:30” when the clock said “7:30.” And you?? Did you adapt to the time change??
Psychology Today offers a lot of information about circadian rhythms.
On my blog Casual Approach Rejected Entirely, I wrote about my sleep problems and perhaps it bears repeating!?
Lavender is touted as a sleep remedy. Personally, I sprinkle a few drops of Lavender Essential Oil at the top of my sheet each night when I go to bed. Frankly, I don’t know if it helps because I also drink Chamomile with Lavender tea an hour before retiring. (Next purchase: Nighty Night or Nighty Night Valerian?) Furthermore, I wear a Philip Stein sleep bracelet. Honestly, I do not get a good night’s sleep and desperately try various remedies. Oh yes, I use Melatonin (from the health food store “free of gluten, wheat, daily, soy, corn, preservatives, artificial colors, and most common allergens”). ~~
Someone might say I have too much on my mind?! I’m always thinking about my garden and/or preparing blog messages!! Believe me, I’m not a hypochondriac; I don’t have a list of ailments. I just don’t get a good night’s sleep!! I’ve been practicing health and nutrition for almost forty years; I’m selective of the products I use. (Example: Heirloom seeds for my veggie garden.) 😉
Preparing blog messages is a counterbalance to strenuous work in the garden. I couldn’t resist the temptation to address daylight savings time. (LOL) The above quote comes from a blog message (under construction) about lavender. I ordered lavender seeds yesterday (and dandelion seeds. Yes, I’m planning to plant both–and ginger root).
Spring Forward pictures (above) were taken yesterday. Weatherman said “nice weekend” so planters were moved into the sunshine. This morning, this old lady jumped out of bed and ran to move planters under shelter of the awning!!
Eleven forty-five and I’m here to report that I’ve been in the garden all morning!! Overcast, with weak sunshine from time to time. The Houston TV meteorologist’ report a “nice weekend.” Gratefully, we have been spared the flooding, and destruction, in communities all over the South.
Garden Tower, and other plants and planters, were moved from protection under the awning to the openness of the sidewalk from the street to my trailer home. They will get some much-needed sunshine.
Just thought Thom–and others–would like to know.
We have a break in the storm; a few hours without rain. ~~ Neighbors report six inches of water last night. My gauge too small?! ~~ The tarp is battered–and leaks–but adequate to shelter clutter during the Summer and Fall.
Evening update: Officially, 7.55 inches of rain for Livingston last night!!
Houston TV meteorologist’ predict a week of rain. I’ve taken the precaution of moving my veggie planters under the awning of my trailer home. Last year my garden suffered from drenching rain.
There’s no guarantee my planters will have adequate cover this year. Less than two weeks ago, the strong winds tore my awning. I might loose the awning completely in another storm?! (FYI: Because it’s torn, we can’t roll up the awning.) ~~ I have small tarps, and plastic drop clothes, available; I won’t allow my precious veggies to drown.
The wind interferes with my through-the-air television reception. CARE residents hear me say (after lunch) “Gotta go; I’ve got an appointment with Dr. Oz.” Every weekday, at one o’clock, I begin to feast on the valuable information on his program. ~~ I refuse to pay the exorbitant price for satellite reception!! My one-time expense was about $200.00. I have to deal with corrupted digital signals occasionally but I’m not complaining.
An interesting presentation that ultimately leads to their product. I’m conscientious about my diet but I’ve made the yogurt and whole wheat bread mistake.
Please visit Casual Approach Rejected Entirely as I prepare my organic vegetable garden.
Three Quarters & Counting 