I’m at a loss for what to do next.
I’ve been diligently working on unloading Kelly’s two large tractor scoops of cow manure. I’ve finally figured out how to use my planters. I have two planters that are 3 feet by 3 feet, with tin sides. I also have two feed troughs that were used to feed calves, which are about 10 or 12 feet long. I’ve filled one of the planters with strawberry plants, and Kelly gave me some yippee Skippy. I love him! I’ve also put lettuce in the planter, and I’ll soon add onion sets and straw.
Tomorrow, I plan to fill up the other trough. I think I have enough manure left to do that, but I’m not sure if I’ll have much more. If not, I’ll have to contact the last man standing again. It’s surprisingly easy to shovel, and the dirt is incredibly good.
I’m still planning to use the tomato bed I used last year. I’ve already got it prepared, and I’m likely to use one of the 3 ft.² raised beds for growing tomato
plants. I’m particularly interested in planting bell peppers and jalapeño peppers. I’d also like to add a cucumber plant or two to my garden. However, there’s a problem: some plants don’t grow well together. For instance, cucumber plants don’t complement other plants, so I might have to place them in a separate container, such as a 5-gallon bucket. I’m trying to make do with what I have and only want enough plants to sustain me. I don’t intend to carry them or anything.
I’m also planning to get myself a tall laundry basket with holes all over it. I’ll start by placing a layer of straw, followed by a layer of manure, and then add six pieces of sea potatoes with eyes. I’ll repeat this process until the basket is full. Apparently, this method allows you to grow potatoes. I intend to make one of these baskets, and hopefully, I’ll have a few potatoes to harvest.
I’m going to place straw around the strawberries, onion sets, and tomato plants to try and keep the weeds down, since I’m not particularly fond of weeding. I’m also planning to plant a few Merrygolds this year, but not many—just two or three in each bed.
I would really love to get down here by mama’s window and kill this stupid vine that has just taken over everything. The best way to kill it would be to spray it, but I have other flowers there I want to keep like the lilies, the iris’s and of course, my special peony.
My eye isn’t causing any issues, but I can’t discern any significant improvement in my vision. However, I’m not entirely certain if I can see better now. At least I’m no longer seeing spiders, mice, and deer darting across my peripheral vision. That’s a notable improvement.
I must find a dentist who accepts Medicare because I have an abscessed tooth that has become a mass. The pain is excruciating, and I’m constantly applying ointments to it. Unfortunately, I can’t undergo a tooth extraction or any other procedure until after my next eye surgery. And then, I’m not sure how long I’ll have to wait before I can take antibiotics, as the infection requires them That reminds me I’ve got to get a thing around Debbie’s peony at the graveyard because mine is already come up. They’re probably already cut it down one time. I’m gonna go out there this weekend and do something about it. I’m not sure what but I will tell you this they darn well better not be mowing
I regret to inform you that yesterday, I used Bill’s car like a farm truck. Fleta urgently needed manure for her tomato plot, and I couldn’t find anyone willing to bring the tractor up here. So, I loaded it into my car and drove it up. Yes, it made a mess, but I got the job done. This morning, I used my wonderful vacuum cleaner to clean the inside of the car. It sucked up the dirt and debris beautifully. I also used spray foam window cleaner and glass cleaner on the seats to remove the stains. They worked wonders! These weren’t stains from the dirt that could be easily vacuumed up. They were watermark stains from things I had put wet on the seats over the past two years. But they all came up, and I was thrilled to see the car looking so great. I was so proud of myself!
Bill Kimmy and the grandkids are planning to visit me towards the end of May or the beginning of June. I’m eagerly anticipating their arrival. I’m not sure what activities we can engage in, but I’m hopeful that we can find something enjoyable to do together. I simply can’t wait to spend quality time with those kids.
