Society of Feline Gardeners- Thursday in the Garden with Jonesie

::3 paw taps::

Welcome back to my garden.  The work is starting to really pick up around here. After a very slow start to spring, with cold temperatures and never ending rain, we finally got a break this past weekend.  It even warmed up into the low 60's!

Dad had a big project going and he needed my help.  He wanted to put some sod over a patch of non-grass that was just weeds and stuff.  I tried to help him figure out exactly how much sod to buy, but for some reason he didn't listen to me.

He dug out the area and put the rolls of sod nearby.  Once down he asked that I paw over it to make sure it was all patted down nice and firm.  That's an important step in the process and you don't want to miss it.

Once dad had the sod in, I walked the perimeter to show him that he messed up.  He didn't have quite enough sod.  He made some excuse about putting grass seed in the peat moss to "blend" it in with the existing grass.  I'm not sure I agree with this plan.

We'll have to see in a couple of weeks how it all works out.  Baby grass might be fun to watch grow. 

I have so many other parts of the garden to snoopervise that I really shouldn't concern myself with a few blades of grass.

Mom's favorite daisies are just starting to bloom!

The magnolia tree has blossoms just waiting to pop!

The wild bleeding heart is more purple this year.  Last year it was kind of pink.  Purple makes me purr.

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Society of Feline Gardeners- Thursday in the Garden with Jonesie

::3 paw taps::

Welcome back to my garden.  We still have cold damp weather, but it is no longer raining constantly.  That means it's time to get busy! 

Last week I got lots of questions about my rhubarb.  We don't have it planted in full sun, although it gets plenty of sunshine.  We have a fence nearby that kind of blocks the afternoon sun.  It still does fine.  I think it likes our northwest garden with lots of good soil and cool weather.  I think rhubarb does not like hot, dry weather.  

In the bed next to it are iris plants.  There may be a few tulips in there too.  I always forget until they pop up and bloom! 

I'm not the cook around here so maybe I'll have Cory post about the rhubarb crisp recipe another day.

The grass will need to be mowed soon.  I don't really like the sound of the lawn mower.  I run and hide.  But when the grass is freshly mowed, the yard looks beautiful and it smells wonderful.  Like spring!

The gazebo needs to be checked out.  Right now it has no roof, so if it rains, it's kinda useless to me.  Unless I want to dash under it.

Hey there mom!  I know you adore it when I sharpen my cute claws on  your leg.

Dad still has not prepped this bed.

At least he got all the peat moss and sand and stuff...so it won't be long now!  The most important part is prepping the soil.

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Formerly Feral Friday

It's been an interesting week. I've been looking after my buddy Madison, making sure he's doing well and recovering from his sniffle and rear end "issues". I like him a whole lot! My sisters are looking after my mom...a cats work is never done.

Meanwhile I'm worried about my buddy Nigel. Since he moved in the house I don't get to look after him like I used to. I have to rely on mom and dad for updates. Apparently, he's still meowing loudly for no apparent reason, but the meows are sounding a wee bit less desperate. Once Grete goes to bed in her crate at night, he's allowed out of his room to roam and explore on his own. Everyone else just looks at him while he's meowing...dude, what's your problem? Thing is, he doesn't really know. I know how it is to be formerly feral and it will just take him time to learn the ropes and learn to trust. He seems to like the other kitties but they think he's a bit odd. Ellie still hasn't washed him, but she's thinking about it.

Meanwhile, Ginger came outside and we still hiss at each other. Some things never change.

Happy Spring everyone!