June 24

It’s a jungle out here, Jane.

I don’t know how the hell we are going to drag these into the house in October.

Filter: Brannan

May 27

Wild day in the yard.

Even gloved, I managed to get dirt under my nails.

THIS is why I don’t get manicures.

Filter: Toaster

May 19

Honestly, when you’re my age, you must spend the winter training for gardening in the spring.

Sweat, mulch and potting soil in my bra (don’t ask me, I have NO idea), heat stroke, and achy muscles from wrestling heavy bags and plants in and out of my car.

And I DID exercise this winter.

Upside: the garden is half finished. The rest should be complete by next weekend.

Now if Burpee will send my sweet potato plants. I need to rest, preferably in the shade.

Filter: Normal.

April 14

My husband is raking the front yard like a fiend. That’s him over my shoulder.

Detroit weather update: It’s too cold for yard work. If the koi aren’t surfacing, winter’s not over yet.

Filter: Walden