What a great week of sunshine we've had! Although the first couple of days were too hot to do any yard work, it cooled down so I was able to mow, snip, clip, rake and haul hay for a few days uninterrupted by rain. I finally managed to catch up on the grass since the lack of rain meant it didn't grow (much) from my first day of mowing to my last day of raking.
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I'm enjoying watching my little lilac bush bloom this year for the first time. I should have cut down that smelly old evergreen and replaced it with a fragrant lilac the first year I was here. A second lilac will certainly be on my planting list.
Due to the high rainfall in April/May, the low lying yard near the back fence is impossible to mow. The Toro just fills up with grass and dies every time I try to mow a little closer to the wet area. I think 2 or 3 thirsty cedars in the middle of the "swamp" may soak up the spring water. I should spend some time this weekend shopping for shrubs.
When not mowing, I've been sitting in the shade of a spruce and reading Peter Mayle's books describing life in Provence. His books are perfect relaxation for summer days. In "A Good Year", a man inherits his uncle's house and vineyard and travels to France to decide whether to live there or sell the property. Much tasting of wine ensues.
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Terri's energy level gets a boost when we move to the shade and she keeps me busy tossing her ball with one hand while holding a book in the other.
[The obligatory portrait of Terri]
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