I tilled the gardens and we planted peas and a few cabbage seeds. We watered all the growing things (children included) since it was so hot and dry. The daffodils came up and are now fading in the warmth, hyacinths are in full swing and tulips are next. The trees are all leafing out a few weeks early this year, and we have made many trips to the river just to throw in rocks and see them splash. I moved the daisies to the wildflower bed and chopped one of the rugosa roses down to nothing in preparation for having it removed by my friend and her backhoe. Last year's raspberry canes have been removed and I look forward to another grand raspberry harvest. I still need to move the tree peony my neighbor gave me- I stuck it in the wrong place last fall. Oh, yes, and all those daffodils I planted last fall are coming up nicely. Hopefully they will multiply and look even better next year.
Below are the kids in their Moroccan habiliments. There has been much dancing to Putumayo's North African Groove at our house. Brightly colored fancy leather slippers not shown, but very popular, as is the children's book in French. My treasures included a small wooden box for my collection, dried rosebuds from the spice market, brightly colored scarves, silk tassels (for my camel's saddlebag, I guess), chocolate, and a cookbook in French- which means my husband gets to help me make couscous.
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Sounds wonderful and really tiring! We have a grass overgrown set of raspberry plants and I didn't know I needed to remove the stalks. What do I do?
That depends on if they begin to bear in the summer or if they are strictly fall-bearing. For summer (or "everbearing") you cut out last year's producing canes, which will be dead this year. For fall-bearing, you cut the whole bunch down to about 6-8". You could give it a year and see what they do- that would save you some work this year. : )
I got it wrong the first year. I knew the variety of at least one plant from an old tag, but mistakenly thought they were fall-bearing. I cut them to the ground the next spring, and they did poorly that year, but very well the next when I figured it out.
Oh Maren! It chokes me up that Quinn gave you all those sweet gifts- I don't know why. It's just so sweet and romantic. Maybe it's been a while since my husband went to Morrocco and brought dried rose petals back for me- ok maybe it's NEVER happened.
Your kids are so adorable and lucky to have you. I can't believe you did so much yard work in your "condition"...he he.
What DO you need for the baby? :)
For those interested, we have a registry at Babies R Us. If the link doesn't work, the number is 42242165. Toys and books are very welcome. So are simple cards and well-wishes. To me, the shower is not as much about the gifts as it is about being able to get together for an hour!
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