Month: May 2013

Fed: roses, RoseTone

Mulched in the back near the hose.

Spread compost in the fence garden nearest the house.

Watered.

I put in a new garden by the back steps last weekend, one of the last outdoor tasks before starting full-time work.

I bought the plants at the wholesale nursery, but full credit goes to Emme for designing the layout. She did a fantastic job, and it turned out a charming, restful spot with a very simple collection of plants: heuchera, forget-me-nots, hosta, astilbe, vinca and a nice ground cover Lori gave me some years ago.

It is pure pleasure to see this garden every morning and every night!

First week and I survived. Fell asleep on the bus one morning. Am enjoying having an excuse to read.

Eye lids and eye socket are still red and swollen. Dermatologist is booked.

Did a bunch of errands today. Saw Emma (friend) and Janet (friendly acquaintance) at the Farmer’s Market, which was delightful. Picked up Rose Tone at Garden & Feed. Bought a used paperback for the bus and picked up a few things at Stop & Shop and CVS.

Pruned the hydrangeas, all of them. Did a little weeding. We haven’t had a lot of rain recently so will need to keep watering.

Ron has been busy all day. He mowed the front lawn at Edgewater (their mower is in the shop) and is making a brace for one of the cabinet shelves, which is being held up by plastic supports that look like they could collapse at any time.

I promised to make him a spice cake for an early birthday celebration tomorrow. The store doesn’t have spice cake mix because it’s considered a seasonal item (!), so I have to wing it.

Started the Boston gig this week. So far, the commute hasn’t been as hard as I feared.

Last night, Ron made a nice supper, baked cod, rice and salad. He put the cod in the oven when we left to vote. Afterwards, we picked up some odds and ends at Stop & Shop, including some great sale items, and by the time we got home, the fish was perfectly done.

Ron has been working on the railings.

I visited the eye clinic at Tufts yesterday; the docs think it’s an allergy or some other dermatologic problem. Nothing wrong with my eyes.

Weather’s been great this week and I’ve enjoyed walking at lunch.