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Post by claude on Aug 9, 2021 9:59:43 GMT -5
I can’t imagine that she would be anything but proud to share and show her lovely handiwork! And I need to comment on this...no kneeler pad or bench! Kudos to her!
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Post by centralilrookie on Aug 9, 2021 21:01:05 GMT -5
claude, I did buy her a bench that doubles as a kneeler that she does use from time to time. If her back is bothering her she will sit on the bench and use a long handle dandelion fork to dig up the weed and then use one of those reach extenders to pick up whatever. She is determined.....
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Post by desertwoman on Aug 9, 2021 22:45:02 GMT -5
My sis got me one of those bench/kneelers for my birthday this year. I'm really not ready for it yet, but I did sit on it- in the kneeler position- after it had rained and I did some weeding. It kept my butt dry.
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Post by claude on Aug 10, 2021 5:44:32 GMT -5
I have one of those sit flip kneel ones too that helped me get back into the garden after an accident. I love it! No more muddy knees. Because you can use the legs for balance on sloping ground they keep me secure. Also fewer deer ticks from sitting and kneeling on the ground. Every once in a while I’ll use the sitting part...more for a water break.
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Post by martywny on Aug 10, 2021 6:02:30 GMT -5
I did buy her a bench that doubles as a kneeler My wife bought me one of those, I absolutely love it! |
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Post by gardendmpls on Aug 10, 2021 10:21:04 GMT -5
I did buy her a bench that doubles as a kneeler Mine gets more use as a place to sit while filling the chicken waterers or contemplating what to put where. Sometimes it's a tool holder. Unfortunately it's a few inches too high for me to be able to plant or weed comfortably, even though I have long arms. Can use for picking beans- right height for that. I guess I just like being a bit closer to the ground. Bought a thick pad to sit and scoot around on that will keep the butt dry. Kneeler is good for helping one get into a standing position from sitting on the ground, a feature I need to use a lot these days. |
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Post by emmsmommy on Mar 8, 2022 9:54:10 GMT -5
So you've probably figured out that I have more ideas than time to implement them. With the removal of the large maple, I now have an area of full sun that was previously shady. So high on the list of priorities is moving shade plants and wildflowers to a shady area and maybe, just maybe, plant divisions of some overgrown perennials alongside the house. Then maybe the preformed pond could go back where it originally was, I could add a few daylilies and iris, redo the stone patio, etc...
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Post by centralilrookie on Mar 18, 2022 6:50:55 GMT -5
The grey haired lady tending her cleaned flower beds and spreading horse compost.  |
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Post by SpringRain🕊️ on Mar 18, 2022 12:42:23 GMT -5
centralilrookie, I'm always pleased and excited to read of other older women who are still gardening! It's inspirational.
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Post by kenaj17531 on Mar 27, 2022 4:13:06 GMT -5
Hi,
hope you are going great in life. i think setting a garden is a hard work but maintaining it is much more harder.it needs proper care like a child but if we follow some simple tips it will be very beneficial in maintaining and designing a dream garden.
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Post by centralilrookie on May 8, 2023 22:05:37 GMT -5
Well it springtime in Illinois and mom’s patio is covered in plants…….  |
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Post by binnylou on May 8, 2023 22:13:47 GMT -5
centralilrookie, do I see daffodils in that green bucket? Your mom digs the daffys when they quit blooming?
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Post by centralilrookie on May 9, 2023 4:56:26 GMT -5
binnylou, I’m not sure what her plans are but some might be going to my oldest daughter’s house as mom is trying to pass on her appreciation for flowers……
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Post by breezygardener on May 9, 2023 12:01:04 GMT -5
She really needs to leave the daffodils be until the leaves at least "start" to yellow & die back. Digging them so early really saps their strength, & they may not bloom again for several years.
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Post by binnylou on May 9, 2023 21:03:52 GMT -5
After you posted centralilrookie, it crossed my mind that just possibly your mom is not digging her daffodils, but is rescuing some dug by another daffodil grower. |
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