Another day in the yard.
There's nothing like having time off to play in the yard and a deadline (cold weather) to make. That's the best of both worlds. I managed to find 3 more full tarps worth of leaves. Considering I have been working on the leaves among other things for 3 straight days, I believe the neighborhood is blowing their leaves into our yard!
But now every nook and crannie is now clear of leaves. The yard looks good enough for a party! I'm sure all that will change in 3 days. The greenhouse got a good washing so the winter sun will be able to shine through the panels. Insulation replaced, both in and on the north wall outside, all the tender plants have been tucked in. I did well and didn't gain tons of new plants in 2016. Only one Hawaiian Air Plant from a neighbor and a Maui Gold Pineapple start from my Maui Pineapple. I am pleased with the new organization of the greenhouse. Those that won't need any water are far in the back. Those that need water all winter long are in the front. Those that can dry out some but would like some water are in the middle. This way I hope not to forget anyone. And the potting bench is free of plants so I can use it. Now that I know where plants will be placed, all I need is the drip system.
Just as I was blowing off the last of the debris on the hardscapes, as predicted, at 5 pm, the first rain drops fell. They are predicting 5 inches for us by the end of Monday. I am going to take a dose of IBU and head for the shower. I'll be indoors all weekend, making soup, and thinking about putting up the tree and turning my house into a Winter Wonderland!
