Once again I can honestly say that this month is passing quickly by. It is already the middle of the second week. Only a few weeks left, and just a bit less than two months before we leave on our holiday. Can I manage to get all done that I hope to get completed? Only time will tell and since I am trying to slow down and enjoy the summer a bit more, things may just not get completed as quickly as I would like.
The temperature got very warm quickly today and so not all the outside work was completed. I did manage to gather herbs for dehydrating, and mint to steep and make mint jelly. Still the weeding was not completed and will need doing.
Harvey did get out and cut some of the branches off the tree that hangs into our yard. He needs to cut a few more and will do that tomorrow. This was blocking the sun into the bed where we planted the Haskap bushes. They do need sun.
Plans for tomorrow, along with the regular tasks are picking more rhubarb, more herbs for dehydrating, and trying to start the weeding (I want to get the various pots, baskets and large planters done). Watering needs to be done as well.
Inside I plan on making the mint jelly, doing some baking (buns and a cake). All which will need to be done fairly early so as to keep the heat to a minimum during the afternoon.
Project wise things are moving right along. Perhaps a little slower than I would like, but still things are being accomplished a bit at a time. I am probably halfway through the second tea towel and the embroidery is getting close. Mitt wise I am sure to finish the fourth pair tonight as I watch television.
The abundance around me makes me happy. The garden is beginning to produce. Nothing is ripe yet but things are flowering and growing. Lots of tiny cherry tomatoes on the deck plant, and a few larger ones growing in the garden. I even noticed a little cucumber (going to pick that before it gets too large). Life is good and the peace I am finding is one that heals my soul.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
I’m so glad to hear that life is good for you, Jackie. You sound busy doing some wonderful things. We had a short thunderstorm here today from the heat, but it didn’t last long. It watered the garden, so I was happy!
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady - will get the projects done. It is the time for abundance. We are so blessed
ReplyDeleteI think next year, I will pick up a cherry tomato plant again. Didn't this year and I'm so envious of Nancy's abundant garden!
ReplyDeleteI can feel it in your writing that you’re happy and enjoying your life. What an awesome feeling that is! Keeping myself busy makes me happy as well. It’s that feeling of accomplishment I enjoy.
ReplyDeleteSummer is flying by and the end of August I’m back to leading Bible study. So I am scrambling trying to get certain things done.
You do need to enjoy the summer! Especially with the harsh winters we've been having. Our mint is far behind yours. Not much has grown yet, none is spreading.
ReplyDeleteLike you, my goal is to find peacefulness this summer. There's so much turmoil in the world, our homes need to be our havens.
I'm doing very little here most afternoons and evenings I sit and watch the tennis at Wimbledon, it's a great year for tennis. It will all be finished on Sunday, so back to normal on Monday.
ReplyDeleteI have never made mint jelly, might have to try that.
ReplyDeleteAlthough there has not been a veggie garden here for some time, I think there is nothing nicer than home grown tomatoes. I just love the smell and taste of them.
ReplyDeleteI'm forcing myself to take time to enjoy the summer more than I did last year. I think I only sat out on the balcony once or twice last year and this year I've been taking my book out there pretty much every evening for an hour or so.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling abundant and at peace. Watching things grow is very grounding. It's super hot here too. I can't spend long outside at the moment. Luckily there is very good air conditioning at work which makes it bearable.
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