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| I moved the Lilies of the Valley to the porch since the weather was mild |
The forecast for today was sunny skies and comfy temperatures. I made an extra effort to get up early to get some much needed yard work done. After a quick breakfast of toast and soft boiled eggs, it was a mad dash out into the garden to get as much done as possible before an afternoon of piano lessons followed by choir practice.
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| Farm eggs! |
It was a most productive morning, I got 3 gallon containers of white Dutch Iris(A Birthday gift from 2010) planted and moved an entire bed of Roof Iris. I pruned the big "Martine Guillot" rose bush and also cut back all the butterfly bushes and some of the ornamental grasses. While working in the yard today, I could see that for every task I accomplished, there will be two more to be done. I re-potted some succulents and also pruned the dead wood off the Daphne.
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| "Martine Guillot" rose, Late Spring 2010 |
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| "Martine Guillot" rose, Late Spring 2010 |
The most exciting discovery I made while gardening this morning was the emerging shoots of "Honey Hill Joy" Helleborus. These plants had done well in the last few years but suffered a stampede when the roofers came last Fall. More trampling ensued when we repaired woodwork on the house and a third stomp when the house got painted.
In a year or two with some care, I hope to return them to their former glory
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| "Honey Hill Joy" Helleborus, March 2010 |
I also noticed the "Thalia" Daffodils I planted in the planters in front of the house finally peeking out of the soil. These will surely be wonderful blooming alongside the Dusty Miller and Violas.
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| planter in the late afternoon |
While I gardened, Raleigh continued clean up in the garage, he found the garage floor(I almost forgot we had a floor in there) and also Filbert's long lost "genuine rhinestone" studded leather collar with vaccination tags. I decided it was time to quit when the heap of garden clippings I made on the street was as tall as the mailbox. Phew!!
Another exciting event today was the arrival of our order from Nashville Wraps: containers to send dinner guest home with leftovers and also boxes for macarons.
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| take out boxes came pre-assembled, macaron boxes needed assembly but were easily put together |
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| Green candy boxes were 60 cents a piece, perfect for a gift of macarons, |
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| Take-out containers, about 30 cents a piece |
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| Socrates anticipating the arrival of piano students |
The piano students were on their best behavior today and choir practice was uplifting as usual so in conclusion, an excellent "Working Wednesday"
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