Notes for May 5, 2010

Yes I know I have been delinquent.  But I have a new hobby and it isn't weather dependent.  I have gotten the genealogy bug and have been researching my family tree.  But I have been doing things outside too.   Last week during the week I did cut the grass (or lower the weeds) after I replaced the lawn mower blade, air filter and the spark plug (my annual maintenance).  On Saturday I did start some additional seeds.  I planted a row of string beans and started the following seeds in peat pots: Sunflower, cucumber, marigolds (three varitities, yellow fo the vegetable garden, small mixed and large mixed for the yard), and zinnias.  The zinnias and marigolds are outside and the cukes and sunflowers are inside.   I forgot to start some purple Morning Glory seeds that some one gave me so I will probably start them this weekend.  On my list for this weekend I will probably also set up my cucumber fences (although I won't be planting for a couple of more weeks, I have the time now).   In bloom right now are the azaleas, rhododendrons and the iris have started.  I even noticed that the two new iris I planted last fall are going to bloom!   The family has adopted another dog and now we have a beagle puppy.  Sunday evening when I went to water the garden, he was helping himself to a drink.  The wife said I definitely have an outside companion.  The golden retriever doesn't like to stay out side too long unless you are just sitting on the porch and he'll sit beside you.