What did you do in the garden today?

[jerryse]

51 or so today and sunny. A bit breezy. Got outside and did some yard work.

 

[Smokerbill]

Pulled up a collard greens plant and gave it to the chickens.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Yep, I used to get hormone swings that would do that to me. Hard, exhausting work to get out of my own head was the only thing that worked. If I sat with my own thoughts, ooof, spiral out of control.
If it happened in the middle of the night, I'd get up and make up some huge ugly math problem and sit there and work it out until it was complete. Then I was too tired and would konk right out.

Well, now there is a solution. Bet it works like a charm. Just the though of a big ugly math problem would hightail me back into slumber

 

[TropicalBabies]

Waiting to start my tomato seeds.... It's so hard to wait.... I hate waiting...

I've been feeling unusually depressed the last few days. I yelled at my spouse last night. I'm not sure what I need to do to feel better, but I'm sure it'll pass. Hopefully sooner rather than later. I get in my own head and it's a sort of downward spiral.

The seeds I started on Friday are still just seeds and dirt. I put some nasturtium seeds in cups of soil a few weeks ago, didn't water them, didn't touch them, now they're sprouting and happy. Go figure.

When I get in my funks I think of 3 things that I am grateful for. It is a great habit to get into. My day always goes better when I start it in gratitude. Can be as simple as waking up, a cup of coffee, affection from my cat. We are surrounded by so much good and sometimes we lose sight of it. Also, you can always restart your day. There is no rule that says you cant get a do-over anytime. Just gotta quit digging.
Give your hubby a hug, tell him you are sorry you were fussy, and I bet that will be a terrific start to a quick turnaround. ♡ You will be in my good thoughts. Be kind to yourself.

 

[TJAnonymous]

I used to get crazy mood swings when I was younger. I had doctors say I was bipolar, major depressive disorder, you name it. I was put on a revolving door of different meds that never really helped and caused a LOT of side effects. Eventually I stopped taking all of it. Mood swings continued.... UNTIL I discovered the cure. I started taking a class that was 30 minutes of CrossFit, followed by 60 minutes of close combat martial arts. I would do this 3 to 5 times a week. It was the most physically draining exercise I have ever done in my life... But that kind of mental and physical exhaustion completely cured any and all mood issues I had. No more depression, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, hyperactivity, NADA. None of it... And even though I no longer do this class anymore, most of those symptoms have still never come back. The only thing that has is the insomnia and I blame menopause for that...

 

[Justagalwithchicks]

Been a minute since I checked in.
I do a lot of cat rescue and tnr here and I probably got distracted by work and cuteness.View attachment 4295575
My garden has been rockin' it and keeping me in greens for months. Leaks are leaking, tomatoes are starting their second season and tomatoing, and broccoli is FINALLY starting to flower. Soursop and starfruit has kept me in fruit too. I am happy to have cut my food bill. Enough to purchase another garden bed!! Got it build and filled with logs and plant debris. Need to fill with soil and compost, waiting for the rains to pass. Need to get my new tomato starts in the dirt before it starts warming.
A green fix for you all. Spring is around the corner. Hang in there!!!View attachment 4295571

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Love your kitty pics and garden! I dropped a feral off today for TNR and picked one up that was ready to come back. Our Humane society started a new program for ferals and its free to get them fixed and vaccinated. Before this, we paid out of pocket using a rescue for reduced fees. So grateful! Ready for spring here!

 

[WthrLady]

I used to get crazy mood swings when I was younger. I had doctors say I was bipolar, major depressive disorder, you name it. I was put on a revolving door of different meds that never really helped and caused a LOT of side effects. Eventually I stopped taking all of it. Mood swings continued.... UNTIL I discovered the cure. I started taking a class that was 30 minutes of CrossFit, followed by 60 minutes of close combat martial arts. I would do this 3 to 5 times a week. It was the most physically draining exercise I have ever done in my life... But that kind of mental and physical exhaustion completely cured any and all mood issues I had. No more depression, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, hyperactivity, NADA. None of it... And even though I no longer do this class anymore, most of those symptoms have still never come back. The only thing that has is the insomnia and I blame menopause for that...

BINGO.
And for that NOW I wear a headset to bed and listen to white noise TV episodes. My brain knows them beyond heart and I zonk out and dont' give my brain a chance to wander and stay awake.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

Waiting to start my tomato seeds.... It's so hard to wait.... I hate waiting...

I've been feeling unusually depressed the last few days. I yelled at my spouse last night. I'm not sure what I need to do to feel better, but I'm sure it'll pass. Hopefully sooner rather than later. I get in my own head and it's a sort of downward spiral.

The seeds I started on Friday are still just seeds and dirt. I put some nasturtium seeds in cups of soil a few weeks ago, didn't water them, didn't touch them, now they're sprouting and happy. Go figure.

I do a lot of praying. I also like to do some creative projects. I have several creative things I like to do including scrapbooking, diamond paintings, making cheeses, coloring.
When my boys were having a tough time I told them to exercise, journal, read a book, go for a walk too.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Love your kitty pics and garden! I dropped a feral off today for TNR and picked one up that was ready to come back. Our Humane society started a new program for ferals and its free to get them fixed and vaccinated. Before this, we paid out of pocket using a rescue for reduced fees. So grateful! Ready for spring here!

That is a good investment on their part. Thank you for getting involved and for being part of the solution ♡♡♡!

My garden has been a constant joy for me and the kitties

 

[Minanora]

Some seeds sprouted today! Asparagus, French thyme, hyssop, violas.

Looks like more will come up soon. Never started asparagus from seed. Was excited to see one. I didn't get photos. Was raining cats and dogs so I left all my pocket contents in the house while I did chores in the rain.

Trampoline is secured. 50mph wind gusts already.


Eta: I did apologize to DH. I do feel a bit better. My hormone swings are brutal. Some months are much worse than others. Working out helps me, but sometimes I'm just a mess inside. I need more time by myself. I got a good chunk today at work. It was a breath of fresh air.