I finally went outside after work today and started my 2012 garden chores. I think I spent about 45 minutes cutting down Sedum Autumn Joy plants, picking up fallen pine branches and removing weeds.
After I finished this chore, I made myself a lemon drop martini to celebrate the beginning of a new gardening season.
It's just the juice of one fresh lemon, some simple syrup and a shot of citrus-flavored vodka combined with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until it's too cold to hold any longer and pour into a martini glass. Now that's the way to start a new season!
We have had beautiful weather this week. If I did not have to be a work at my paying job during my most productive morning hours, I would have gotten a lot more work done outside. I am hoping it will be warm this weekend, so I can rake those beds in earnest. I don't even want to think about all the work I still have to do before I get to the fun part of enjoying the flowers.
Let the Basting Begin!
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I am using my dining room table to baste this big one -- it's about 105 x
105 inches (king size).
It's been a while since I've finished one this big.
3 years ago
You actually got quite a lot done then. As I recall you have some very large Sedum beds so it has to feel great to get all that done. Still mid 80's here and hot. I refuse to turn the air on in March.
ReplyDeleteCher Sunray Gardens
You got a lot done Zoey. I like how you celebrate the new season!
ReplyDeleteOh oh screaming muscles! Watch out girl..start slow:)Spring yard work can be back breaking but then you know all about that I'm sure.
ReplyDeletePamper yourself after every workout like that:)
I worked out in the yard too. Beautiful weather, but what if we get a freeze? Everything is a month ahead of time here. Mother Nature can be a tease.....
ReplyDeleteBalisha
Hi Zoey, What a fun post! I look forward to seeing your garden progress this year. I have lots of things coming up and a few blooming. I'll show them for Fertilizer Friday.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs, Beth
Oh I need that drink right now! It's been a hectic week and it's not over yet. Stay tuned until Friday morning and you will see why I need that drink!!
ReplyDeleteDid I say that drink looks so good!?!?
Maybe that's why my joints and muscles ache, I didn't have my martini! I have probably uncovered too much but at 85 degrees it is hard to resist.
ReplyDeleteEileen
Yay, that's a good start. I'm glad you had a little sip for your celebration. : )
ReplyDeleteI've been doing that same thing off and on since November. I think still have more to do, plus I need to edge many areas.