The rain came and went on Monday, so we worked accordingly. I did not, and do not, feel good anyway.
Rain flowed in again Tuesday, but I was able to check in on the herb garden(s). Today, we were to get bad storms early this morning, but we got fog (and a school delay) instead. I was happy with it, as I go to sleep in. Here is what is currently happening (including medicinal herbs) in the herb garden:
Currently
have:
Basil
Bee Balm
Bee Balm
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Green Onion
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Spearmint
Thyme
New this year:
Calendula
Peppermint
Grows Wild:
Dandelion
Catnip
Burdock
Burdock
Needs
replaced:
Comfrey
Possibilities:
Lemongrass
Fennel
The green onions are coming up nicely.
And so our the chives.
My thyme is turning green again.
My parsley re-seeded itself, so that was a nice thing to see. I'll start cleaning these beds out closer to May. I need to reset all the natural stones as well.
I
am still painting the cupboard piece, and chairs. It's one of those
projects that takes patience. I have a few more coats to apply before I
can attach hardware to the trash can door. Not to mention the rain
needs to stop too. I tried bringing in one chair, but the house cats
plopped right on it, sniffing it from one end to the other. Afraid
they'd mess up the paint, it went back out until better weather.Hubby and I split some wood (on Monday), and over these past few days, he finally got the electric disconnected from the big barn (YAY!). This means we can start working on tearing it down and recycling it.
Our to-do list is getting crossed off, but there are many big projects to do this year, I just hope we can succeed in completely all of it.
We also picked up a bit more wood. First thing we need to do is split and stack all of the wood. We need it out of the way to get going on the next big project.
I mixed up a batch of homemade ginger-ale for Youngest and I, but Hubby commandeered some of it. It's just that good, and comforting.
Meanwhile, I will continue to sip mullein tea, snort saltwater, gargle, lather my nostrils with homemade vapor-rub, and take my elixir. I plan on napping and resting today too. I don't have Hubby's help today, to help walk dogs, or care for the goats and chickens, so I can't get too much of a nap.
Comments
I know you have a gazillion things you want to work on (even inside) but you have to take care of yourself so you don't start the "busy" season rundown and weakened by nasty germies. Hugs and take care of yourself.
I planted lemon balm last year, hoping it comes up this year.
If you don't have it like this where you live or have never heard of how it is in NC, yellow pollen billows so thickly from the pine and other cedar trees tassels, it's honestly like seeing the heavy smoke pouring off of a forest fire nearby, and when it rains, the roadsides literally flow with thick yellow pollen-laden rain. It's awful, and you can imagine what it does to those with breathing problems or allergies, so those of us who have those things (like me - asthma and allergies), try to stay indoors as much as possible.
The hard rains we got last night knocked down quite a bit, but we know there's more to come, because at this time of year, there's ALWAYS more yellow pollen to come.
In a week or two (hopefully), it will be passed and we'll be able to get outside again - first to wash all the yellow off of everything before using it.
Mother Nature has been raising a ruckus lately some places. Prayers for all facing terrible storms and for all those who experienced loss during them. Be safe ya'all. You are dearly loved.
God bless.
RB
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God bless.
RB
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