Building

I can kill hostas. Who kills hostas? My neighbor threw hers in the overgrown area behind her house and they just grew back. I tried to transplant mine and they died. Who can kill a hosta? A black thumb, that's who.

Despite the fact that I may not be able to grow things, I can definitely build them. Here is a 2' X 10' X 6" raised flower bed that I built yesterday. It's not big enough for a yard of dirt, but I don't have any other place for dirt. I might have to build more raised beds in which I can pretend to grow things so that I can get more dirt* for less money.

*the proper landscaping term would be "loam"

Spring--finally

April 27
After a very long winter (it seems), it's finally been warm enough to plant things. As usual, in spring, I have started out very enthusiastic with plans and seeds and dirty hands. However, I do so with some trepidation. My history with plants is not so good.

I don't understand why this should be--my father grows a great vegetable garden every year plus irises of all varieties. My mother tends to a houseful of plants. My sister can do both. But me, I'm lucky if I get grass (and usually it's in the flower bed, not necessarily where I want it.)

But every year without fail, I greet spring with seeds and dirt and many plans for this year's garden. And then, as a safety backup, I continue to join the local farm co-op, so that when things fail, I will still have a steady supply of fresh vegetables & fruit.