The boys all got to pick their pumpkins today....a bucket moment. The tomato vines are pulled and in the compost and the herbs have been harvested. There is some cleaning to be done though and the dirt from the potatoes needs to be dumped in another bed. The youngest was out with a mug of hot cider in one hand and his special little highland dirk to harvest his pumpkin.There will be snow this weekend and I am not ready I will empty the rain barrels when I plant the ferns, and bulbs and water Jay's tree in. I will grab one of those flowery pillow cases and see if that helps keep it safe. I really want to turn that into a place of beauty and zen calm type feeling.
I finally decided on an old fashioned purple crocus, white and purple tulips, with the ferns and the lady's mantle surrounding Budda with the cherry blossoms in the spring it will feel peaceful. A place for tea.
There are so many pots, and fountains, and bird baths, and garden furniture it's crazy, but with the marble and the grapes our backyard is going to be incredible. Hubby may even be able to use the computer comfortably out there and that is what I really want for him. I want to make a place of laughter, and food, music and conservation. That is the 3 year plan an edible landscape that takes into consideration the body and the soul, repurposing recycled materials to do it. With as many eco friendly solutions as I can think of.
The slugs are out of control, and I have snow fence so maybe I can figure out how to get rid of the slugs.....all decisions for another time.
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