I admit it, I'm lazy. And, I guess, cheap. I bought cheap bird seed at the wild bird center, you know, the kind that will sprout. That was before I started working on the yard. From now on I will spend a little extra for the non-sprouting seed and cut down on a little weeding. On the plus side, these pretty little sunflowers sprouted from that seed. My kids picked them for me the other day. We put them, along with a couple sprigs of basil, in this vase that had belonged to my husbands grandfather. I smile every time I pass by it.
The weather was so pleasant today that I had no excuse for not getting out into the Ugly. I didn't bother taking pictures of more weeds. Honestly, I don't understand how they grow. There is no water in the area I worked in today, the dirt is the consistency of cement and yet there are growing, no, flourishing, waist-tall weeds. ARG! It did feel good to clear that area though. Now the kids can play over there without fear of being attacked by prickly weeds. Ultimately, I would like to plant some hydrangeas and hostas there, as it is quite shady in that part of the Ugly. I may be able to pull it off, my neighbor has hydrangeas growing in her yard so I know they can stand the heat. Ah, another project to add to the list......
You should see how high the weeds are in that far back part of our property!! It looks like where the wild things live!! I called to get someone out here to cut it, but so far nothing. They are peeking over the fence by more than a foot now!!
ReplyDeleteHey, that is pretty cool that you got some flowers out of the bird seed! I let mine drain, and now I refilled it. The birds haven't come yet. Funny, I guess it is word of "beak." hopefully they will return again.
The suflowers are pretty.....they are actually not dying (so they must like the vase) and I like them! : )
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I have to say, although I love living downtown, I miss being able to grow things!!! Not that I'm any good at it anyway :)
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