What did you do in the garden today?

[Sally PB]

@saysfaa
Send you lots of hugs.

 

[Acre4Me]

I should be starting seeds now. I don't have the umph to do it. Usually, it is stress reliever. This year, the thought of it is adding stress.

Dh and I will both be gone for a week at very bad timing for the starts. I think I can rig up watering but lighting is a problem. I don't have a good south window or enough grow lights. Other years, I moved them from east window to west window.

Then, I expect to be gone for several weeks at the drop of a hat when a kidney becomes available for ds-i-l. Or early in the summer, if one of my kids qualifies as a living donor (they have minor health issues to clear up in order to qualify) and if sil can wait that long or sooner if someone clears as a living donor sooner and he can't wait longer. Results are better if it can be done before he goes on dialysis.

Or. the latest is worse. Maybe. The transplant center found markers for pancreatic cancer. A family friend had that so I'm trying not to look anything up until the referral people get done looking into it. If we have to deal with it, we will but there is enough else going on to not deal with that unless we have to.

Maybe I will just plant cover crops this year. And marigolds.

Wow! That is a lot of stress. May your family get through this struggle with positive outcomes for all.

Cover crops and marigolds sound like a good option, if a regular season is too much work. Watching those green things grow can be therapeutic.

 

[Sueby]

just don't put cooked food in compost and rats will not be interested in. it is cooked food that attracts rats.

I don't. But eggshells, everything seems to like eggshells.

I should be starting seeds now. I don't have the umph to do it. Usually, it is stress reliever. This year, the thought of it is adding stress.

Dh and I will both be gone for a week at very bad timing for the starts. I think I can rig up watering but lighting is a problem. I don't have a good south window or enough grow lights. Other years, I moved them from east window to west window.

Then, I expect to be gone for several weeks at the drop of a hat when a kidney becomes available for ds-i-l. Or early in the summer, if one of my kids qualifies as a living donor (they have minor health issues to clear up in order to qualify) and if sil can wait that long or sooner if someone clears as a living donor sooner and he can't wait longer. Results are better if it can be done before he goes on dialysis.

Or. the latest is worse. Maybe. The transplant center found markers for pancreatic cancer. A family friend had that so I'm trying not to look anything up until the referral people get done looking into it. If we have to deal with it, we will but there is enough else going on to not deal with that unless we have to.

Maybe I will just plant cover crops this year. And marigolds.

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry you all have to deal with this. That is a lot. I wouldn't worry about the garden, you don't need the stress. Last year, because of my back surgery, I just threw out wildflower seeds in all the beds & they made me so happy during the summer. They attracted the pollinators & were pretty & peaceful to look at. Just a thought for you...

 

[jerryse]

DW gets probed by an alien tomorrow. Having a colonoscopy. I bet you did a double take when you read that.

 

[Sueby]

Raining today. They're saying up to 6 inches in the next few days. It's insane.

I'm going to start some celery seeds & maybe some herbs today. Still a little too early to start peppers, another week or 2. Everything else I'll direct sow.

 

[CatInTheHenHouse]

Planted some Arugula and spinach over the weekend. Need to get myself in gear and start some of the other seeds too.

 

[akroberts1085]

@saysfaa : My heart and prayers for you and your family. I hope all goes well.

 

[akroberts1085]

Garden projects are on hold due to the cold. It's bitter cold and the wind can't seem to make up it's mind. The rain is doing the same thing.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Nothing happening in the garden. I voted this morning then went to Walmart to pick up a few things. I did notice some emerging daffodils and a tulip in the front yard.

 

[Smokerbill]

If I can get my rear in gear today I'm going to clean up my seed starting station and start getting some seeds planted. Lettuce, kale, bok choy, peppers, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, parsley and tomatoes.