Gardening again

For many years I have planted a garden.  A couple years ago I took down the fence and planted grass in the spot.  We many times were gone when the vegetables were ready to harvest.  But  I must admit, I did not keep up with the weeding.

This year I have decided to plant a garden again.  The first step was to till the area where the grass had grown.  Our soil is mostly clay so this is a challenge.  First it involved moving the things that were parked in the spot. 

We (Gerry) has tilled over it several times.  

Today we will buy a trailer of compost and work it into the ground.  And then  put up a fence to keep the rabbits out.

I have had to brush up on how to garden.  Fortunately I have an expert to advise me , my daughter. 

The last challenge was buying seeds.  It seems that a lot of people have decided to garden this year.  Just waiting for peas and broccoli. 

Shut down update.

Looks like I have not posted any update on our situation here.  We cut short our vacation. We were gone six days out of the 20 we planned but arrived home safely and have been in shut down since.  Since Gerry and are in a high risk group , due to age and his cancer, we are trying to be extra careful.  I found a meat market and bulk food market which also has some fruit.  Both were willing to do curbside pickup.  We have plenty of meat, which makes Gerry happy. 

I have been able to order online  personal items such as soap, shampoo, and even aspirin and vitamin pills.  No toilet  paper of course.  I do a lot research along with my children as to what are safely measures. 

Gerry is continuing with his writing on his autobiography. Many of my friends are doing "Spring housecleaning" which I may or may not do.  I hope to stay ahead on the weeding of flower beds. 

Also, spring flowers are starting to bloom in the woods.  Walking out there and looking for new ones give me great joy. In past years I took many, many pictures of them.  I think I will spend my time now editing and printing some.