Monday, December 3, 2012

Garden

I had a good day outside!  Temps around 60 and sunny.

Today was the day for cutting down all the spent flower stems (that didn't have good seeds for the birds).  I cut down the mums, the asters, the sedums, the other asters, the coneflowers, the monarda, the goldenrods, and the black-eyed susans.  And I am leaving them in cages in the empty annual beds in case the birds can get something from them.

I filled the birdfeeder with sunflower seeds, the finch feeder with thistle, and set out suet.  I have plans for a board to spread organic peanut butter on. 

I swept the patio of blown-in leaves and dumped them on the lawn where I can shred them with the mower. 

And I just stood outside looking at the yard.  My yard.  Lots of things still to do, but I was done for the day.  The weather is supposed to be better the next few day.  I'll be out there...

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow! That is terrific! The birds (and the bird watchers) are going to love you!
I have a more onerous job, dog bombs that need to be picked up!
Nellie's Mom

Shaggy and Scout said...

It is so satisfying getting a good days work done in the yard and the exercise feels good too! It also is a good way to work off frustration if you know what I mean!

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