Monthly Archives: May 2011

Getting Edgy – for more than one reason

Posted on May 24, 2011 by marionpatterson

A quick post before an “Oz-some” storm descends on us. Today dawned clear, mild and gnat-free.  So after a rousing TRX session in which we were way Wonder Women, I bought edging and supplies, headed home, changed, let the bunnies … Continue reading →

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Mid-May Madness

Posted on May 23, 2011 by marionpatterson

Who invented grass?  Wow!  It is something to dig up when you want to put in something more interesting.  Even big environmentalists are tempted to “RoundUp” it.  This month I have devoted to preparing the entry way by discouraging the … Continue reading →

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Leap Into Summer

Posted on May 10, 2011 by marionpatterson

Well, we just went from 15 degrees below average to 30 degrees above average!  In the 90s today.  I mowed the labyrinth and part of the yard today.  The lilies are growing in leaps and bounds.  The variegated Solomon Seal … Continue reading →

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May Activity

Posted on May 9, 2011 by marionpatterson

Birds arrive daily and take up residence in the magnolia tree, forage among the plants, and pull worms from the ground.  Insects flock to the area.  The magnolia tree wore a diminished crown of blossoms and within a day, the … Continue reading →

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First Hair Cut!

Posted on May 1, 2011 by marionpatterson

Well, the 1080 Labyrinth got its first trim today, by an amateur – me!  I have never mowed because the grass juices/fumes, if inhaled, make me sick.  But, because this is a complicated process to mow, I agreed to do … Continue reading →

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