I want Spring back. That is all.
What a difference a day makes
Category: backyard
Digging indoors
These empty egg containers filled with dirt and seeds were the beginning of this year’s garden. When the Covid hit the fan back in March I thought I would see what I could grow. Big disclaimer here, I am NOT a gardener. However, March being as weird as it was, I thought I would try.
Two weeks later I had signs of life. So I kept at it.
By the end of April some of it was getting tall! Still it had to stay indoors. Early Spring in Indiana is not friendly to planting. It is now mid-May and last week we still had occasional frosty nights. But I’m going to have to move this soon!
In just over ten days, I’ve gone from sprouts to plants.
I did replant some of the Roma tomatoes into their own much larger pots.
I’m sure that the four smaller pots are not nearly large enough, but hopefully they will buy me some time to keep these tiny plants alive long enough to find larger pots or the right spot to plant them in our yard. I even purchased the funky tomato cages in the event that I am able to keep these tomato plants alive long enough for them to require support. I was so hopeful that I purchased a few other items for my rapidly growing peas, green beans, yellow squash, spaghetti squash, and one lone zucchini plant.
If the weather cooperates I will put the carrots and broccoli in the ground this week. The red peppers I think I will try to grow some in containers and some in the ground. The basil, oregano, and parsley will go into a container also. My flowers? I have some zinnia that sprouted, the marigolds and impatiens are struggling, and the petunias are a definite no show.
The many strawberries and two blueberry bushes that I purchased back in March? Also looking rough. I tried the laundry hamper method of growing strawberries that I saw on You Tube as a last ditch effort to see if any strawberry plants would come back. It’s not looking promising.
Did I mention that in the middle of this my yard gave me poison ivy? Yup, that was not what I was expecting. I think it came from pulling weeds sans gloves in this spot.
I’ve learned my lesson again and will wear the gloves from here on out. Maybe in a month or so these plants will start to produce a crop. We’ll see. I’m amazed they’ve come this far just from egg containers. Next garden report in four to six weeks.
Deck Cleaning at a snail’s pace
Our deck is in need of some TLC. It’s been a few years since it’s been pressure washed and sadly we have yet to stain it since it was built about six years ago. I’ve called a local exterior cleaning company but he is completely behind schedule with all the rain we’ve had. So until he is able to get around to our project I’ve decided to de-grime the deck on my own. The railings are truly what I’m trying to attack but the floor boards of the deck are what really stand out after minimal scrubbing.
Another hour of scrubbing and a little more accomplished. Hopefully I will get the entire perimeter of railing cleaned and just need someone on a ladder to clean the outside of the railing as well stain the outside of the railing . Unless of course I get tired of waiting and try it myself. We’ll see… if I’m feeling brave I might even tackle the pressure washer.
Still a long way to go! Thankfully the weather looks clear and warm for the next week ahead because I’m going to need it!
Homes In Progress 