It has been a long hard day! The weather was fantastic for yard work—not too hot, not too cold, which I why it was a long hard day. I started off by cutting back the irises that were spent, along with other deadheading and weed pulling in the front flower garden. Did the same for… Continue reading Long Hard Day
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An Evening in the Yard
It was a beautiful day here. So warm in fact, we had to turn on the ceiling fan before we even got out of bed. The heat woke us up. Once up, we opened the windows and back door to let the warmth in and to enjoy the through breeze. Perfect day (well, would have… Continue reading An Evening in the Yard
Vegetable Gardening has Begun
In the midst of all that is happening with the global pandemic, we as humans, must also find some solace and happiness in the small things of life. It just can’t be gloom and doom everyday, all day, and still maintain our sanity and our emotional well-being. One of my happy places, outside the kitchen,… Continue reading Vegetable Gardening has Begun
I am a Worrier
If it is true one’s worries are what turns one’s hair gray, you’d see I worry, a lot. I think it is both hereditary and because I’m an educator (teachers never stop thinking about their students, even 20 years after they had them in class). My current worries, which are mainly due, but not entirely,… Continue reading I am a Worrier
When Can Gardening Begin?
It’s March and I want to get my garden started! But, unfortunately, there is a glitch. We have an issue with our backyard. Last year when Pulte did the final grade of our backyard, they didn’t grade it correctly. Because of this issue, we have a swamp in part of our yard. Water runs to… Continue reading When Can Gardening Begin?
Big City One Day, Country the Next
Yesterday I wrote about the big city me. Today it’s the country boy me. I just couldn’t hold out any longer. The warm weather, the garden area so bare and then seeing someone drive by with plants in the back of their truck just took me over the edge. Off to Lowe’s I went. While… Continue reading Big City One Day, Country the Next
Pansies and Brooms
We started off with another very nice day. Although I had planned on stopping at Lowe’s to get some more mulch, I did have some impulse buys too. While heading towards the mulch, I rolled by some raised garden dirt. It caught my eye, but I didn’t grab any until I was on my way… Continue reading Pansies and Brooms
The Manure Has Been Spread
Today was a great weather day. Not too hot, not too cold, and oddly, not too windy. Perfect for working in the yard and garden. This weather has me antsy to start planting things. I’m holding off though since I know it is bound to get cold again, and if it is like last year,… Continue reading The Manure Has Been Spread
Spring Fever is Brewing
Now I know many of you have actually been experiencing winter. You know, winter with snow, ice and cold temperatures—a real winter! Well, not in Albuquerque. It has been so warm during the day that I’ve actually been able to go outside either without a coat, in a light sweater or a sweatshirt. Mind you,… Continue reading Spring Fever is Brewing
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 