Oh the Tree Pollen Blues

Red Yarrow
May 2024

Much has been slow around here, me especially. Tree pollen is heavy. Thus, my allergies are raging. Over the counter medicine wipes me out. I only take it at night when I will not be going anywhere. Still, it has me dragging when I wake up. Last night I fell asleep, actually watching television. 

Up at 3 AM, I puttered to start the day early. Waiting for the kitchen floor to dry, I dozed off. When I awoke a few hours later, I thought it was the afternoon, not 7:30 AM!

Anyway, light thunderstorms passed right over here last night. The TV antenna lost the signal a few times. I'm fully awake now catching up on blogging, plants, and housework.

For no reason that I've figured out, I'm in a slump. Pulling out of it has been a two week process. I've slowed down being online except for Twitter/X. Watching YouTube videos doesn't even interest me. When this happens, it feels like having an emotional cold, nothing but blah and meh days. I can laugh, feel bad, feel good, get things done, but it all takes deliberate effort with long stretches of nothing but sitting in a chair thinking.

The sunshine this week helps lift my spirits. Changing my routine also places me on a better pathway to moving more, feeling better, and eating better. 

How is your week going?

Honeysuckle, a Make-over & the Daisies

Honeysuckle

The honeysuckle seeded itself inside another shrub the birds like to frequent. It is much better looking than the ninebark shrub that's there. Pruned, they look good together. The ninebark shrub tends to have a fungus that is unsightly. The honeysuckle is always healthy.

Planter make-over

 Caution: large thin plastic planter can split

 Once the rocks for weight and drainage, and soil, are added, carefully placing it on a hard surface will help prevent it from splitting. 

I will not buy another large planter that is thin plastic. 

The planter (photo) is being made over with spray paint and pieces of tape. Several applications of various colors will be applied.The finish will be a few layers of glossy clear coat.

Over 10 years ago, there was a patch of daisies I had to  move/transplant because of my allergies. Seeing them return is a surprise. This year, they will be transplanted to a larger area. The prices of plants this year is so expensive, it is good to have wild flowers growing free.

Day 137 of Week 20 May 2024

 Have a splendid week-end!

Read Shakespeare's

A Midsummer's Night Dream

Enjoy the scent of apple blossoms

Make scalloped potatoes

Listen to:
Netherlands Bach Society

Go for a hike with friends

Browse camp tarps online

Visit a garden center

Have strawberry shortcake