I spent a couple of hours yesterday afternoon working in the backyard. I found Ratso Rizzo (picture at left) under a layer of leaves and English ivy. I had forgotten he was out there.
For the past couple of years (since being stricken by the pesky fibromonster), I have done virtually no yard work. I don't have the energy, stamina, nor flexibility for it. Plus, it hurts. But this year is going to be different. My back yard is small, and I've resolved to pretty it up and plant some flowers this spring, and keep it that way.
Well, this resolution didn't get off to a very good start. My two hours yesterday 'bout killed me. I can hardly move this morning, and the pollen and dust have given me a severe case of allergy. But I will not give up. Who know what else I'll find under the dead leaves. I'm going to work only one hour today, and see what happens.
Don't know yet what I'm going to plant. Now I have in the backyard some autumn ferns, azaleas, french hydrangeas, and monkey grass. All are in need of some TLC. When I get them and the yard spruced up, I'll decide what I'll plant. Then I'm going to redecorate (well, decorate) my back porch.
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On 03/24/2007, Rian said ...
Many years ago (and two houses ago) when my beloved schnauzer Monty passed away, I decided to make a colorful garden in the area where he walked from the doggie door to the yard. I had never gardened before and had no idea what I was getting myself into. Clay soil~ I should have gone into the pottery business. Oh, and there was maintenance~ who knew! Now, at this new house, I can see I need to get out there and plant some things. There are many bare spots where the annuals bit the dust. I dread gardening...
On 03/24/2007, Granny Fran said ...
Ratsy is pretty cute. I love gardening, although I have to work a while and sit a while, and work a while. I have so many things I want to do and so little energy. I think this year I need to find a local teenage boy who can do some of the heavier jobs for me, while I sit and supervise. When I can do it, I like pulling weeds, it is so satisfying to get the little buggers out of there. Hope you can do some of your gardening without too much misery.
On 03/25/2007, Christine said ...
Love the cute sculpture!!! He would be someone I would love to find again in my garden. I made myself go outside a do a little gardening too! Yeah for Spring!
On 03/25/2007, anita said ...
I know just what you mean— an hour a day is about my limit—sometimes two if I'm lucky. So I do what I can and try not look at the rest . . . at least John can manage the vegetable garden, so all I have to worry about is the flowers, which aren't crucial! I keep hoping, if I just do a little here and there, things will get better. Bah. Damn arthritis.
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