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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 6:27:57 PM
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I love to garden - it's where I feel the most in tune with myself, with the world, it's where I can slow down and reconnect with me. Sometimes though, I just don't feel it. Like today - I've been grinding my teeth a lot at night lately, a lot of work stress lately, so my lower jaw is killing me. It's been raining so much the ground is too wet to really work, which is my last project in order to plant corn and zukes, so I've been bummed out being stuck inside. But today is a pretty nice day, so I got myself outside and found.... two dead rodents - too big for mice, don't think they are rats but don't want to look that close, maybe drowned voles? and a bunch of cat poo (soggy because of all the rain) in the beds I need to weed. Yuck!!!! And now I just don't feel it anymore......
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 6:40:05 PM
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I know how you feel. Gardening is one of my very favorite things, and it is the one thing I can do to get in a better mood. But every so often I get so overwelmed with every thing that needs doing out there and I just want to give up. Thank goodness that feeling passes. Just hang in there,
Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 9:17:13 PM
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With the weather we've been having in Washington State.... I think my garden is drowning along with my attitude. I have been trying to create something inside because I can't get out in the garden and plant! Of course.... my family is not upset.... baking seems to be my therapy when I can't work outside... so lotsa everything cookies this week!
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 01:05:36 AM
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Sending happy garden vibes your way! I understand your feelings. Sometimes (for me anyway) I just have to stop trying and wait until the mood is right. I'm sure today will be better!
~Ashley
"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 07:21:27 AM
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Me too. It has been raining so so so much. there was even an article in our local paper about how the farmers are grumbling too. Some may lose crops because of the rain. Boo hiss!!
I don't like to garden in the rain. I usually make bunches of containers but have only made two and I did that in the garage. Yesterday was a nice day but rain again today.
I'm feeling it too. MB
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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TJinMT
True Blue Farmgirl
211 Posts
TJ
Billings
MT
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 09:55:17 AM
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One good thing I've heard about all the spring rain (well there are lots of good things, but this one is extra nice) is that it interrupts the grasshopper's breeding season. We were all set in the NW to get one of the worst grasshopper years in the past 30 years, but perhaps the rains will give us a break on those nasty critters! We live in town so are not able to keep hens or other fowl to keep the ravening hordes under control.
So I guess the good news is, if you can keep your garden going through the doldrum days, the grasshoppers won't be as prolific to munch it to the ground this summer!!!
~TJ in zone 5
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." -CS Lewis |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 6:55:09 PM
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Definitely - that is good to hear - I had heard a radio report on the grasshopper situation and was reminded of the devastation it caused the pioneers, so at least all this rain is doing some good. Plus, as my husband likes to remind me, it's good for the trout streams:)
Hoping for some dry-out on Sunday or Monday, my days off, so I can get my tomatoes planted, they look sad and waterlogged on the back porch.
Thanks for all the commiseration - it really helps!!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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KD Earthwork
True Blue Farmgirl
210 Posts
Katie
Gualala
Calif.
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 06:13:21 AM
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We've been having such rains too in California!We've hardly had a warm day.I still have pansys looking good in pots,usually they wilt in the heat by April.I've planted beans three times.Finally they are starting but it's still been cold.Still making fires in our woodstove.
It is the most beautiful green this year though.
Drought problems are over for this year at least.
Katie |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 10:21:04 AM
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I've noticed lots of birds this year, more than I usually do. I'm not sure if that is related to the rain or not. Maybe more worms? Anyway it has been nice to see the goldfinches about.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 2:28:41 PM
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Amy Grace, I am really having to make myself do anything in the garden right now.It's too hot and those darn weeds hurt!
Kris
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