What did you do in the garden today?

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Woke up to a very loud and flashy band of thunderstorms today. We got a little over 1/2 inch of rain. At least I can put the garden hose away for now.

 

[CatInTheHenHouse]

I could, but we have such dry weather, they would have to be watered every day while I am gone, family already stresses out cos they have to look after the dog, I fear watering „plants“ isn’t vey high on their priority list

Try water bulbs?

 

[Sally PB]

I have a fire in the stove to turn the electric off.

Fire in the wood stove in the morning, then the house is warm for the day. No furnace use until October or November. I hope.

Anyone else finish your spring rush to get everything planted and then afterwards you feel anxious because there's nothing to do but wait?

I calm that anxiety by weeding. There are always weeds in my gardens. Always.

I need to actually do some spring rushing! We are still a few weeks away from our average last frost date

Same here! I need to weed the uphill heavy soil garden, which I've been ignoring, because it will be for the tomatoes and peppers, and they are WEEKS away from leaving the green house.

Yeah, I have "choice paralysis" too. At least right now, I can get something on my list started: laundry.

 

[jerryse]

It's an actual thing! I had to look it up what it's called: Choice paralysis! When you have so many options it is overwhelming, and you can't make a decision. That's kind of what I get at this time of year, apparently. It doesn't help to have new chicks and a new puppy that also require some of my brain-space.

I think my wife has that. I always said she loves indecision. She even has trouble with a yes or no question.

 

[Smokerbill]

I sat the peat pot ice cube tray with collard seeds on a heating pad to help them germinate. Eggshells drying for the chickens in the background...

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I need to actually do some spring rushing! We are still a few weeks away from our average last frost date, but I'm having anxiety because there seems to be so much to do, and the anxiety is keeping me from moving forward. Which is stupid. And I know it's stupid. Which somehow adds more pressure, which makes it harder to move forward. What I need to do is make a schedule or something...

You just articulated my thoughts as I try to drift off to sleep every night. So then I write a list so I can sleep, but then I'm ticked I didn’t get more crossed off that list in the 1st place, cuz a lot of it was carried over from yesterday or when it rained or when some emergency changed my plans.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I think my wife has that. I always said she loves indecision. She even has trouble with a yes or no question.

I drive my DH nuts...he thinks I have a brain fart when in reality I'm thinking a million thoughts rapidly, & do Not want to engage the mouth until I know what I'm gonna reply with. It's kinda funny, but then kinda not when he is in a mood. Oh well! Get used to it buddy, you ain't no picnic to deal with either at times, ya know?

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I sat the peat pot ice cube tray with collard seeds on a heating pad to help them germinate. Eggshells drying for the chickens in the background...

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My DH gets ticked about my egg shell, coffee ground & banana peel saving, but I get more ticked if he tosses it in the trash! I found a place to set them so he doesn't notice them now. Why is he not on board with practical recycling & repurposing?

Ahh...he's a good guy, he just gets upset with clutter on the counter...I get it.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

It is still unseasonably warm here! After work I watered seeds & seedlings again...& actually hosed myself down, clothes and all. It felt good. Then I took a shower, felt even better. I cannot believe I'm running a/c in the house in April! It's a first.

Today 80s, then it goes back to 60s which is more normal for this time of year. I am taking today to Garden!!!

 

[jerryse]

Heavy dew here. Waiting for it to dry. So much needs to be done.