Hobbies are a great way to relax and unwind. I like the challenge of jigsaw and crossword puzzles . They keep my brain active, just like physical exercise keeps my body fit. Planning and taking care of a garden is relaxing for me! It combines both mind and body fitness.
A journal is the best way for me to keep track of the growing season’s ups and downs!
Jan 11, 2005-Plans for this year's garden are already on my mind. I just thawed some summer squash from last year's harvest, plus the new seed catalogs have started coming in the mail. I know it's a combination of both.
All the great looking pictures of fruits and vegetables, plus flowers - all those beautiful creations God has given us to enjoy. They start with violas popping up above the snow to delight our eyes along with crocuses of many different colors..and hyacinths....early tulips and then the march of all the daffodills down the hillside border between houses. A wonderland of colors to rest our eyes on!
Jan 17, 2005-I've lived in town for a year now, however I still see deer and rabbits sometime.. The following is from my journal when we lived in the country:
The year is 1999-The white-tails are contentedly grazing in the side yard! A lovely site to see so early in the morning! I enjoy watching the wildlife and that is one more way for me to relax after a long day's work!
Yes, deer, turkeys, ruffed grouse and sometimes even bear hang out around here at various times of the day and evening!
Anemones, daffodils and crocuses are popping their heads up, now that winter is almost gone! Later this summer, I know I'll be seeing a yardful of blooms of all kinds!
Moss Roses, impatiens, marigolds, Indian Paintbrush, brown-eyed susans, wild strawberries, grass flowers, gladiolas, daisies, and a lot of varieties I don't know the names for!
Both sides of the driveway are always lined with Queen Anne's Lace, crown vetch, blue cornflowers, yellow snapdragons, and a few others. It's about a 1/4 mile up hill to our house and always a pretty drive!
Taking a walk down the drive and hiking back through the woods is a great stressbuster! Most of the time I am gone at least 1 1/2 hours!
Even a 10 min. walk calms me down-enjoying the fresh air and wildlife!
Jan 20, 2005-Just received a Fruit catalog in the mail...I've been wanting to get some Blueberries for years, maybe this year? It says that blueberries are resistant to a majority of insects, plus they have a lot of antioxidants for health...that is definitely a plus and the best one is that I get to pick them all summer if I buy several varieties. They can be harvested at different times! They taste great fresh, or in pancakes, jam and a lot of other dishes. The catalog says they are about foolproof to grow too. Now, that is definitely my kind of plant.
Take pictures of your own garden:
Jan-21-2005-I like fresh produce all year long-sure the grocery store has it, however-'the fresher the better' and if I can grow edibles-great.
The following book is for everyone who feels the same way. If you like to garden all year long or have been thinking about trying it-check this book out. I bought it years ago and find it to be a wonderful reference!
Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long
Jan 30, 2005-I'll want to start the bedding plants sometime in late Feb-mid March. Lots of flowers... onions for sets ...garlic...lettuce, cabbage, brocolli, brussel sprouts......that will keep me busy for a few weeks until the weather warms up and I can actually turn some soil to plant peas and beets!
Jan 31, 2005- Need to take two cats to the Vet today-one is still limping- even after all the medicine she had to take...the other is a stray that's been hanging around here for 5 months. No one has claimed him yet!
Feb. 1, 2005- Tried to make updates yesterday-went to save and found out the host was doing maintenance work...should have read site announcements 1st. Sun is shining today and it smells like Spring!
Feb. 4, 2005 wandering thoughts....one small decision added to another small decision added to many small decisions always determines a part of our future for us!!!!! We shouldn't wait until a crisis and then use hindsite to wish we had taken care of the small problems as they happened.
Perhaps the major crisis that we just experienced wouldn't have occurred if a solution had been found for the small ones right away! Ignoring things do not make them go away!
I need to finish updating this website soon...............
Feb. 6, 2005-it's warmer now and the sun's been out all day. Reading the Bible in the morning helps me stay on track during the day too!
Browse through these journals to find just the right one for you. They have a very nice selection to choose from.
Feb. 22, 2005-I like snow, however it would be nice if the temperature remained even for more than a few hours! Looked through seed packets again and more catalogs came in the mail and online. I’m planning a larger flower bed this year…
Feb.26, 2005-decided to put wet paper towels and seeds into a quart size transparent plastic bag sunflowers, carnations, corn, morning glories and a few unidentified flower seeds
Mar.2, 2005-sunflowers and corn are ready to be put in pots-They will be nice for the morning glories to climb
Mar. 4, 2005-Sowed early tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, peppers, eggplant, celery, I will put them in the dark until they germinate
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Mar. 7, 2005-cabbage and lettuce are up-it is nice to see new plants God has given us quite a variety
Mar. 8, 2005-potted rest of sunflowers-I want to enjoy early ones this year along with direct seeded sunflowers which will go through the Fall
Mar. 9, 2005-transplanted cabbage and lettuce to pots I am wanting May to get here so I can start planting outside
Mar. 12, 2005- planted red onions(winter keepers )- potted up tomatoes and eggplant –they make a great meal with onions and garlic- it would be nice if garlic would grow for me
Mar. 13, 2005-transplanted bell peppers to pots
Mar. 17, 2005-root rot has struck some of the plants-have to keep a closer watch on the growing conditions
Mar. 19, 2005-)-the onions are up an inch-they are fast growers for sure-by the middle of May they should be ready for outdoors
Mar. 20, 2005-)-the first day of spring-it is raining and warm-lots of bulbs up outside
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