Yardwork

There are all kinds of bushes, trees, flowers at the Bird House.  Translation,
there is a lot of yardwork to do weekly.  Since we moved in so smoothly (Not!),
we started out behind.  Today, my daughter and I moved the succulents from the
shade in the back yard to the front porch.  I re-potted the Jade Tree plant--it
appeared much happier after that was completed. The begonias were placed
in the window box that was attached to the railing on the front porch--not planted
yet, still in individual containers.  I want to change out the soil and put fresh potting
in all the window boxes.  Then I will start my fall container garden of lettuces,
radishes, carrots, and tomatoes--and greens, all kinds.  All the full sun veggies
will be put in 3 gallon buckets and my partner will look after them.

The ficus tree (Bonsai version) is thriving in the front yard.  It will be moved to
the porch also tomorrow.  All of us did some pruning today, with my contribution
being the very least (10 minutes worth maybe--too unsteady on my feet, but it
surely felt good.  Mint was growing everywhere--smells nice, but it is invasive
and difficult to control, so the process of removing it was begun.  I have containers
of mint and lavender that I am going to put in the front yard by the steps, but not
tomorrow.  The yard looked much better, but there is still a lot to do before fall
comes.

It was satisfying doing what we did.  The Mail Carrier delivered out mail, and introduced
herself.  She said that living in the mountains was great.  I moaned about how far
we were in yardwork and her reply was, "A house and yard are always works in
progress."  How true she was!