Sunday, May 23, 2010

Today was my day to hide from the human world and embrace the plant world.
Once I was out of bed and moving I decided that this was the day I was going to get my yard in order. I’d let it fall behind last year and it was really looking unloved.
I ran down to our local garden center and picked out some flats of white and red impatiens, got a few bags of Miracle Gro dirt and purchased some beautiful hanging plants for the front porch.
Everything made the ride home in my pick-up truck without too much damage and I started right in.
First, I had to scrub down the outside walls of the house – they were so icky. What a treat that was! Soapy water running down my arms, underneath my shirt and settling around the waistband of my jeans. Brrrrrrr…the hose water was like ice! Finally finished with that and started cleaning off the front porch, walkway and driveway. Ah yes, another chance to become soaked to the bone. Sneakers squishing with every step and jeans bottoms that weigh a ton. Now I can get onto the good stuff…
All afternoon I planted impatiens, petunias, zinnias and geraniums. I made some beautiful planters with the zinnias and a gorgeous geranium basket. I arranged the impatiens all around my front bushes and the back garden. I even put some in the baskets that sit on the porch railings! Everything is going to be beautiful in a few weeks!
I got so carried away that before I knew it I was trimming the unruly hedges and pruning the crazy pine tree in the front yard. That lead me to the holly bushes –they really needed a haircut—and finally to the fir trees by the fence. Everything got a haircut or a trim. I even decided to mow down the tiger lilys that grow wild in the back yard. Usually I wait til they finish blooming but, not today!
Now I’m sitting here moaning that everything I own hurts. My wrists, knees, shoulders and ankles are telling me that I am not 20 anymore. Funny- but my brain told me all was well and the rest of my body said – “sure, go ahead no problem!”
I’m headed to the tub to attempt to get the dirt out from under my fingernails and the tree pieces out from my hair. Then – onto a good night’s sleep so I can once more go get more dirt and more flowers and have more fun tomorrow. That is...If my knees , ankles, hips and wrists will let me out of bed!!!!!

12 comments:

  1. In my book, you had a most wonderful day! I know the aches you feel and the sweet tiredness that comes with it, but what a well spent time in the dirt. Hope your plants surprise you with the most beautiful blooms ever. I had a slightly similar day in the dirt too, Quieten!
    ♥...Wanda

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  2. It is so funny how we love gardening so much as it is so rewarding and satisfying when it's all done. Yet on the other hand it can be very exhausting, dirty and buggy! Oh but we still love it! I feel close to God when I am working peacefully in my yard. It sounds as though you will have a lot of beauty to enjoy this summer Quieten!
    Love Di ♥

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  3. I find gardening so therapeutic...gives me such a sense of accomplishment!! And so peaceful, too! I'm so glad that you had the opportunity to spend time gardening! It sounds like a perfect day!!! Love you! Janine XO

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  4. Have a Happy Memorial Day Weekend, dear Quieten!! Love you!! Janine XOXO

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  5. Just wanted to thank you, dear friend! You are such a thoughtful person, and I'm so glad we're friends! Sending you my love, Janine OX

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  6. Just checking in to see how you are...Sending you much love...you are always in my prayers!! Janine XO

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  7. Hope all is well... it's been a while since you posted. I hope that all is good with you and yours :0)

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  8. Hello, dearest Quieten!! Just wanted to say "thank you" and to give you my love! Janine XO

    P.S. prayed for you and George especially last night!! ~J.

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  9. Just stopping by to say Hello and hope your world is good!

    ♥...Wanda

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  10. Happy 4th of July, dearest Quieten! Love, Janine XO

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  11. I have been thinking of you my friend, I do hope you and George are doing well and enjoying your summer.
    Keeping you in my heart and prayers.....:-) Hugs

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  12. Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts!!! ~Janine XO

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