We planted 30 sunflower seedlings today, 6 more than last year. They were planted 12 days ago and were already as tall as the tubes they were planted in. In fact, they could have gone in the ground yesterday or the day before, but for time and our schedules. Kate did the hard, low work of planting while I prepared areas and cages. The dead sunflower from last year that was out front by the bird feeder is now gone, much to the birds' dismay. We planted 3 new ones there, 15 in the area behind the steps by the air conditioner, 2 on the outside side of the steps, 2 in a pot by the garage, 3 by the wood rack, 2 on the back corner of the garage, and 3 by the compost bin. All pictured after the break.
Yesterday was my first day of vacation this year. I had a dentist appointment in the morning, which resulted in a referral for a possible root canal on Tuesday. After that I trekked to Dodgeville to see Mom for a nice visit and to get a few spring chores done. I came back about midday today and Kate and I planted sunflowers, and now I'm writing this and watching the Brewers game, a bit tape delayed for my enjoyment. There is a night market downtown tonight that we were planning on going to, but are now having second thoughts.
Tomorrow morning I have a relaxing 90 minute massage booked. I'll have to mow the lawn, power wash the steps to get ready to stain/seal, and take my wife's van in for a hail inspection at the body shop. Depending on the information I get, we will decide how much work to get done. Saturday we plan on plant shopping, so some more planting to be done yet. Then on Sunday I may get to rest fully before considering my lengthy to-do list for the week ahead.
It's good to be busy when you have the time for it, but I'm looking forward to plenty of time with my feet up, too.
Sunflower seedlings after the break:
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