Musings on a late summer morn
It has been a while since my last entry. Where did the summer go. Of course I am quite pleased with the fact that this year I have three separate entries in my blog, compared to last years anemic sole post.The slow and steady march of progress.
The garden continues to do its thing. I have to say I am a bit disappointed with some of the seeds I bought earlier in the year from Ed Humes. The broccoli may prove me wrong in the coming cooler weather of the fall, but so far suffice to say it has been a bust with one tiny sprout off one of the 8 plants . The giant marigolds were good, the carrots seem ok but they have had a tough going this year as we were under attack for several weeks by a groundhog that moved into the old skunk den under my neighbors shed. I think we have harassed him enough at this point however that he appears to have decided to relocate and set up shop elsewhere. The roma beans did not disappoint but beans are among the easiest of vegetables to grow so that is no surprise.
The expanded flower garden seems to be a hit with Helen (and Michelle for that matter)
as I have received compliments from both on the "pretty flowers"
One thing I will note is that along the fence between ours and Pat's yard is that it is a very sunny dry area and the impatiens towards the back end of the yard have had a rough go with the dry as a bone summer we have had this year. Maybe Petunias instead next year, or some Black Eyed Susans as well.
This week is a bit crazy around here as we are gearing up for Jon and Christine's wedding on Friday night. When I have had a free moment or two, I have been writing down some ideas for the obligatory Best Man toast. (I hope there is a cocktail hour prior is all I am going to say !)
I did find some Irish toast ideas on the web so hopefully I will pull something together that is not a total embarrasment in the final moments . By the way, what is with all the Irish ones ending with something about "die in Ireland"? Public speaking is definitely out of my comfort zone to say the least. But seeing my brother so happy will certainly help with any nerves.
The garden continues to do its thing. I have to say I am a bit disappointed with some of the seeds I bought earlier in the year from Ed Humes. The broccoli may prove me wrong in the coming cooler weather of the fall, but so far suffice to say it has been a bust with one tiny sprout off one of the 8 plants . The giant marigolds were good, the carrots seem ok but they have had a tough going this year as we were under attack for several weeks by a groundhog that moved into the old skunk den under my neighbors shed. I think we have harassed him enough at this point however that he appears to have decided to relocate and set up shop elsewhere. The roma beans did not disappoint but beans are among the easiest of vegetables to grow so that is no surprise.
The expanded flower garden seems to be a hit with Helen (and Michelle for that matter)
as I have received compliments from both on the "pretty flowers"
One thing I will note is that along the fence between ours and Pat's yard is that it is a very sunny dry area and the impatiens towards the back end of the yard have had a rough go with the dry as a bone summer we have had this year. Maybe Petunias instead next year, or some Black Eyed Susans as well.
This week is a bit crazy around here as we are gearing up for Jon and Christine's wedding on Friday night. When I have had a free moment or two, I have been writing down some ideas for the obligatory Best Man toast. (I hope there is a cocktail hour prior is all I am going to say !)
I did find some Irish toast ideas on the web so hopefully I will pull something together that is not a total embarrasment in the final moments . By the way, what is with all the Irish ones ending with something about "die in Ireland"? Public speaking is definitely out of my comfort zone to say the least. But seeing my brother so happy will certainly help with any nerves.
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