Saturday Sideline-Joy in the Garden

This week has been full of more joy in the garden. Remember when I shared with you that my husband had helped clear and gift plants from a local greenhouse to area nursing homes and nonprofits?? Well, there ended up more unwanted plants than ever before. Deliveries continued to new locations and neighbors, family and friends looked among the leftovers and took tomatoes, peppers, petunias, and random pots of unknown plants to add to their gardens or take to others in need.

It always warms my heart to see my husband and his friends take on this challenge and bless the community. Heart warming.

Meanwhile…the leftovers in that trailer continued to need watering and research to find out what they were and need.

Now in my years of teaching I had recognized the antics of high schoolers…many of those tags had those kids’ signatures of switching to wrong pots…and it was obvious that the pepper plants were not tomato plants, etc. Hence…research!

Plant app needed!

There are many plant apps out there to identify plants and I finally resolved to that to ensure that I planted those annuals with the right location and amount of sun and watering.

Many were familiar to me…others just needed more help in the care direction.

Proven Winners superbena whiteout verbena filled some of my concrete pots. This bunny has been with me for years and he always brightens my day.

Veggies needed large pots

Large concrete pots were the answer to the flats of jalapeno peppers and flats of another type of green pepper.

More perennials and annuals found their way to the landscape. The addition of salvia, sweet william, dusty miller, petunias, impatiens, and more gave beauty to some containers and small areas in the garden.

Deck Update

Yesterday, I shared with you the process of restoration for the deck following the fire. There is no “after” photo yet– but great headway has been made this week. Between the showers, my husband finally managed to get a first coat of charcoal paint on the deck. In the process he found two more boards to replace. Tomorrow that will happen.

I am in love with the new color. Fingers crossed it will last a few years until it needs to be painted again.

Raised Bed Gardens arrive tomorrow!

Can’t wait to get the tomatoes…millions of them we inherited…added to those new raised beds tomorrow. We have no clue what type or kind; but, the surprise will still be welcome.

This week will be more finishing to the landscape with new compost and plantings.

More sharing this week…

• Favorite crock pot recipe for pork chops or chicken was shared on Tuesday.
• Family gathered for lunch this weekend included this.
• Need another Memorial Day weekend gathering idea? Here you go.
• This weekend celebrates my Dad’s birthday and Memorial Day. You can find my thoughts here.
• Patriotic front porch decorations that I love here.
• Potato Salad for those who need it for upcoming picnics and family gatherings.
• Love this DIY for gold leaf votives.
• Backyard movie nights are calling my name.
• Window boxes DIY may be in my future.

Remember your loved ones, friends…

As this weekend is for remembering those who have fallen for our country, I am reflecting on loved ones still with us. A difficult weekend here for those who have experienced loss from two previous school shootings spanning over 20 years in our own community. My heart hurts and I’m praying for all affected by this one in Texas.

Thankful that I got to hug and spend time with my sister this week. My siblings are in Alaska, Florida, Virginia and my hometown. It’s always treasured to spend time with them. Hug loved ones a little tighter, friends.

May your gatherings be sweet!

Love to you all on this Saturday.