The Garden is Planted

Monday, May 10, 2021
Hello friends,
Hope you had a Happy Mother’s Day! I certainly did. Got to see all my children and grandchildren, as well as my own mother, all around one table. It was kind of crowded, but cozy. It’s a great holiday when you can appreciate those who have done so much for you. Even those with imperfect moms (say everyone) at least they chose life. Parenting is challenging, and motherhood is a 24/7 responsibility for a long time. Thank you to all the mothers.
The garden is planted. Last week we worked very hard when the soil was not wet, and the weather was conducive. Nothing like the threat of rain to motivate you to get those gardening projects finished. Bill even brought some hay for mulching, so the paths are nice and dry to walk on. We picked the first strawberry and pulled the first radish this evening. I guess we’ll have to take tiny bites, but they will be delicious. All the peppers and tomatoes that I started from seed are out, all the flowers have been transplanted and the empty trays are going back down in the basement. Sigh. A big job done. Now we watch things grow, or not, and pluck those small pesky weeds before they anchor their roots in the earth’s crust!….