My yard is nearly snow free and this morning I walked the perimeter to see what's what. There is no winter damage that is discernible aside from a minor washout in the flower bed I rehabilitated last spring. I fear that this indicates that some drainage work may be in my future. I noticed last year that the far western extremity of the property is fairly wet - water will drain from the fenced backyard into the lower yard and ultimately into the gravel. I believe that some French drains may improve drainage in that area. Since this project would require little more than manual labor of the digging and hauling gravel variety I believe it is therefore within my sphere of competence. Better yet, it is something I can do in early spring which will keep me occupied until things actually start to grow.
In the same vein, I plan to construct some raised beds and flower boxes in the garage for putting out later. Bottom line my garden jones can be satisfied before May - a very good thing.
Indeed, my first gardening efforts of the year are already showing some success. I have 25-30 seedling dahlia sprouts after less than a week under the lights and over the heating pad.
This is what Lisa Douglas in 'Green Acres' would describe as seeds "shoosting."
I am going to have LOTS of plants...and I do not yet know how I will deal with them all. But I will have great fun figuring it out.
In other news, I have done lots of cooking this past week and tomorrow is elder night here at the ol' homestead. Today I will make a honey cheesecake and raspberry sauce for dessert. I believe the rest of the menu will consist of Harvard beets, cauliflower au gratin, mashed potatoes and meatloaf.
A couple of days ago I made a very big pot of chicken with rice soup which was outstanding if I do say so myself. Mom thought so too...
Well, off to the Club for a workout. Then I'll pick-up Amanda and chauffeur her around on various errands.
Later gang.
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