This morning, after a delivery and trying to get through to the hospital, I decided to get cracking in the back garden. More of the bed we can see from the kitchen window.
I spent over an hour outside and really enjoyed being out there. I realised that I enjoy tidying the back garden because I spend a lot of time out there and love watching the birds and enjoying the flowers. Working on the front garden is a chore as it is ‘just for show’ for the town and a few are quick to be critical if it is getting untidily. To be fair we get much more positive feedback, but I still don’t enjoy working out there! So I spent quite a time out there and moved a few plants further down. Pleased with today’s effort.
After lunch I made up some more mix with the lard and seeds to fill the coconut halves. Also filled a jar that screws into a feeder and pushed some into the two large fir cones. Tina and I saw some at a garden centre and thought it was a good idea!
They had to go in the fridge for a while to set, than I got them out and took them to the greenhouse. Did hand one of the cones though to see if they take to it!
So a pleasantly busy day only marred by the phone calls to the hospital. As I haven’t had a date yet thought I would phone and see when I am likely to hear. Was listening to music with no information for twenty five minutes the first time and around fifteen the second time. Thought about trying again but then decided to see what the post brings tomorrow and Monday and then try again!
The leg is holding up well considering my level of activity today.
Grantchester later which I will enjoy.
Wow, that is a great sky. They obviously start work very early 😊
ReplyDeleteThe garden does look nice when you’ve tidied it up. It’s easy to see why you enjoy doing the back. It’s where you spend most time in the summerhouse, watching the wildlife etc. As you say the front is mainly for show. It’s only used to walk to the door, or drive as the case may be. Maybe you should stick to the back and get a gardener to faff with the front. Or just dig it all up and concrete it 😊
I like the idea of the fat cones. Never seen those before, but I’m sure they’ll be a hit with the birds....and squirrels! Thought you’d have a pic of the new feeder in place today.
Hopefully you’ll get the hospital letter and not have to ring again. It’s very demoralising hanging on the phone for ages wondering if anyone is actually going to speak to you!
Feet up with Jellyatrics and Grantchester sounds the best plan now.
Will take a photo of the new feeder for tomorrow. I noticed that the mini fat balls on it have been nibbled at today which is good. Sometimes it takes a while for the birds to use something different, although I suppose the nibbling could have been one of the numerous squirrels!
ReplyDeleteYes, a good day, and pleased I decided to as I think the likelihood of any more gardening over the weekend is minimal as Dennis the Menace is on its way!