J&J fixed the stairs to the basement without having to rebuild them. They poured concrete for the basement footing as well.
We went to Bennington for plants from a local gardener: white Phlox and three Evening Primrose. Picked up a little herb garden at Home Depot for half price, but it’s missing a rosemary.
Ron bought donuts and brownies at Apple Barn on the way back. He treated me to a maple soft serve, too.
We did another trip to Lanesborough for apple cider donuts and other treats.
I was able to dig out more of the miserable bittersweet root. Got the new plants in the ground before the t-storm. We watered everything anyway beforehand.