We're done!

I can't believe it! We are finally finished the last of the big jobs for this season! Only a month late but at least it's done. We just have a couple of small jobs left and we'll be ready for the party! It looks like we might be able to get the rest of the work done tomorrow (Canada Day!) It looks like tomorrow's supposed to be decent and the weekend is supposed to be great! I'm looking forward to spending some time on the deck tomorrow and Sunday.

I'm really looking forward to Saturday. B's family will be together for the first time in about 11 years. I can't beleive it. And we have 2 new additions to the family. H's man and S's girl. It should be a blast. The siblings will be together again next Sat. too at the deck party. This is shaping up to be a great summer!

The flowers have gone apeshit. Most of them are about 3-4 feet high, whether they should be or not. I've got planting and weeding and weeding and weeding to do. I really hope July 12th is really nice out. It would be so great to just sit and chill on the deck for a day. Woo hoo!

almost there....

I can't believe we're almost there. Weather permitting (as always) we should be done Saturday. Only a total of about 60 feet of edging left to fix. And then add some mulch, fix the solar lights, and then it's weeding, weeding and more weeding.

Only 2 1/2 weeks until the party ... gotta go get some more grasses for around the deck. Should look good.

I can't believe how good the gardens look. We bought an OFF lamp and used it last night ... works well. Gotta get a few more for the party. Eventually we'll get a proper machine but in the meantime, they'll have to do.

sorry folks, I'm falling asleep. See you tomorrow!

and rain it did ....

The gardens have actually taken quite a beating, especially the bearded irises and the ladies mantle. But that's part of the process. It looks so lush outside. Now we just need lots of sunshine, which we're supposed to get as of Sunday.

Woo hoo!

I can't believe I actually want it to rain!

Tomorrow, thursday, don't care. Friday ... preferably not. Saturday ... NOOOOOOOO. Sunday ... not even an option. gotta be a great day!

I actually had to do some watering tonight. Planters, window boxes, hanging baskets, roses, delphiniums, hollyhocks ... they like water. They get kinda ornery when they don't get enough.

I actually had to take the bus home, thanks to hubby piano lesson starting at 5:45. But that's ok, I got home, got changed, and got out in the garden. I actually really enjoy watering the garden. It's kinda up close and personal with the plant material. Noticed aphids on one of the new roses. Safer soap to the rescue! Had to re-apply it on a couple of other plants too. And I've got these black bugs that are taking over my vines. Gotta check into those. Never had issues with aphids before. Or much of anything really except for earwigs, which by the way, should be obliterated off the face of the earth!

I also discovered the joy of the most concentrated setting on the garden wand. Good way to clean the bird poop off the deck and chairs and stuff. WOO HOO.

Gotta get the work finished on Saturday so we can make it all pretty for Sunday for our guests.

Gotta run ... see ya tomorrow!

I think summer's finally here!

It was a gorgeous wedding anniversary weekend! Did some socializing on Friday, worked on Saturday, chilled at night, worked again on Sunday and then wrapped at 4pm, suntanned for about an hour on the deck then had a nice dinner, wine and then DQ for dessert.

The gardens are looking amazing! Had to cut my purple sandcherry right back ... it kinda looks like post-modern sculptural artwork or something.... aphids was the problem.

Tomorrow I MUST water the container planters. It's supposed to rain on Wednesday which would really be wonderful 'cause we need it desperately and then I can dig up a TON of violets that are invading my shade garden on the north side of the house! I must apologize, I keep meaning to create a photo gallery. I will get there. We've got about 4 more hours of work outside. I don't care so much if it rains Friday or Saturday night, just so long as the daytime is good, I'll be happy. Along with a WHOLE lotta other people LOL.

I should run before my battery dies. Chat tomorrow!

It's Friday!

I am so glad it's Friday! What a day. Started out great then went downhill steadily all day. But then got a call from a good friend, got home to my hunny, went to wish our neighbour a happy birthday and ended up hanging out all evening with them. We were actually able to sit one our deck with friends, have a drink, we had our dinner, sat and chatted and then the mosquitos kept at us (big ones too) so we moved it indoors.

I can't believe I'm actually sitting here watching the last 3 minutes of the final Stanley Cup game. Penguins are up 2-1 for the moment. I actually hope they keep the lead. Only 2:20 to go! PENGUINS WON THE STANLEY CUP!!!!!!

Anyway, big day tomorrow.....

almost there

unfortunately there's not much to report tonight but I didn't want to ignore my fans LOL
yes, I'm in a very silly mood. It looks like it's gonna rain so I'm gonna go have a shower, do some ironing and watch SYTYCD. Barry's out tonight so I'm on my own. George was busy..... Sorry, inside joke with hubby.

Keep smiling!