Spring is here in our neck of the woods. It smells so good!
Our daffodils are coming up. The grass is green and growing, which means we will soon be hearing the lawn mowers going full force. Dave took our deck chairs out of the shed. He put up our two umbrellas for the tables. We have grilled on our grill two times. The hose is hooked up to the outside spigot. We took out of our shed our 'weed buckets' (tall white buckets we have collected from different places) and used them once. Weed buckets are something I like, I use them to put weeds in as I work, using another one upside down to sit on as I weed. Saves the back and knees. All our hand tools have been rubbed with oil (keeps the rust down) and we have taken inventory of our many work gloves.
In another week or so we will get into our shed and 're-organize' for the months ahead. We like to keep our shed organized and stocked with stuff we need. Potting soil, fertilizer, peat moss, string, seeds, refill for our weed wacker etc.
Yesterday, I came home, put on old jeans and went out back and grabbed my rake and weed buckets and worked weeding in our front yard and raking for an hour. I have chats with the Lord as I work. It is amazing what fellowship takes place. Fun? You bet...I love it!
If you like to garden do you keep a 'Garden Journal'?? I do. I don't really journal, I just jot down notes. Things I want to plant. Things that returned and did not return. I tried doing a 'map' one year, but that didn't work too well. I pretty much remember what we have and what we don't. Lots of things have 'disappeared' over the years. Surprises abound when you garden. Things you just know will return, don't. Then the Lord gives super surprises and something you thought would not return is in full bloom in glorious beauty.
I am just a hobby type gardener. But I so enjoy it! I try to not get overly worked up when something gets trampled on or a dog (not ours) digs in my flower beds. Or a rabbit attacks my primroses and leaves just buds. It all belongs to HIM anyway!
Am I excited that Spring has sprung? Yes, I am. I look forward to the mulch truck pulling into our driveway in a few weeks. What fun! What work! And it is ALL worth it!
Bring it on! I am smiling all the way.......everyday!
Delighting in Jesus, hugs, Lynette
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I wish I liked to garden... it is way too much work! I like watching Dave though :) hahaha
ReplyDeleteI never liked it much during my childbearing years either....way too much to do! It will come and if not you can love watching your hubby ~ cheer him on and bring him tall mugs of ice water or ice tea! He will love you for it! You are a sweet wife Mel!
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