Last day of the month of April, and the middle of the week falling on the same day. Strange.
I did up the budget today and while we did not do as well as we could have, I still managed to cut the budget by $350.00. That will stay in the account and be the first payment towards the new dining room chairs. I hope to save more next month overall, mainly because I am going to use my envelope money to purchase my plants and Harvey's veggie plants when we go and pick up the haskap/honey berry trees or bushes. I wonder if I can convince him to purchase other fruit bearing bushes while at the greenhouse.
Pulled a few more plants from the long boxes Harvey made for me many years ago. There are a couple to empty, but I will need Harvey's help in doing those.
Project wise, I will only be carrying the jacket and knitting forward into May. I hope to finish one of them at least within a couple of days and get started on the new projects/goals for the month of May.
So looking forward to getting my hands in the dirt once again and watching plants begin to grow. Hey, one of my delphiniums is starting to push its way through the soil. I hope to get a couple growing at least. My idea is to plant a few perennial seeds each year and get the center perennial garden looking lovely once again. I may dig up some of the columbines and give them to Kris or even Kurt to plant in their gardens. Those things spread quickly.
As many of you have suggested I am going to put the word out that I am looking for any plants that they are separating this spring. Most people here do not give them away, rather they try and sell them, to make a bit of cash to purchase more plants and flowers.
Off to get supper started and then I will visit all of you.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Jackie, I have researched the Honeyberry you spoke of. I think I could grow them here as they can handle semi-shade. Of course there are no local suppliers but I can order from a supplier on etsy and get 2-2ft tall bushes for 53.00 and that includes shipping. Is this a good price?
ReplyDeleteI am trying to get more plants that produce every year.
Just wondering what you think. Thanks!
JC
I think that is a pretty great price for the size you would be getting. I am trying to plant the same as you. One thing to remember is that you need two different varieties to pollinate and produce berries. Hope this helps.
DeleteIn some ways April dragged but in others where did it go?
ReplyDeleteOur library sometimes has plant sales. And I do take snippings of things like stonecrop from isolated spots. I had a spendy month in part from stocking up. I hope to save more next month!
ReplyDeleteSaving $350 on your budget is amazing! Way to go, Jackie. That’ll be a good start for your chairs.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you could do a trade, some of your columbines for other plants?
ReplyDeleteWell done on your budget. I'm surprisingly underbudget on groceries and utilities, but missed the mark completely on household purchases.
Well done on your budget cuts this month. You did so well. You'll have saved back what you paid for those chairs in no time. I love getting free or super cheap plants and trying to nuture them.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to buy plants from locals that grow extra as they are so much less expensive. Wish we were close as I could split some of mine!
ReplyDeleteI think we are all so ready to plant and grow things. I would sure put the word out that I was looking for plants. I think you did great by cutting the budget by $350.
ReplyDeleteWe have little plant stands throughout our town that says, Take a plant/ Leaf a plant. Or you can leave seeds, a bag of leftover soil as long as you “leaf something” I picked up 3 free tomato plants and a pumpkin starter at church. We don’t have a big veggie garden due to the watering it takes.I might plant some herbs… we’ll see.
ReplyDeleteReading Debby's comment about picking up plants at church makes me wonder if you could put up a notice at your church and see if there's any interest in a plant swap?
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