We will start with the good news: my onions, lettuce and chives are growing like weeds. Some of the lettuce may actually be ready for picking. How can you tell when lettuce is ready? A few heads are huge, so I feel like I could pick some leaves off and make myself a salad. I will have to do some research online about that.
The bad news: I keep hacking my one butterfly bush with the weed wacker by accident. The first time I did it, the bush rebounded nicely (I don't hack the entire thing, just some of the low hanging branches). I'm hoping it rebounds again. And, I promise to hand trim the grass around it from now on!
The ugly: my herbs. I either planted them too early or I got a bum batch. The only herb that is growing is the rosemary. The dill, parsley and basil all bit the dust. I was consulting with a friend over the weekend who suggested that I probably put them in too early, considering we had snow when I was away and some very cold nighttime temperatures throughout the month of May. I am not defeated - the herbs I bought at the Linden Hall Garden Club's plant sale are doing great (of course someone else planted them). I will get more basil and probably some dill and will try again later.
So, this weekend is all about weeding. My garden and my flower beds really need to be weeded in the worst way. I discovered that while I was mowing tonight. Here's a tip: don't try to weed and mow at the same time. Mowing is one of those activities that requires your undivided attention!
I bought a custom made sign at the Memorial Day festival that says "Welcome to the Oasis." I can't wait to hang it! I'm going to get the flowers for the gutter along the trellis this weekend. After I have it planted, I will post an updated picture of the Oasis. It is truly fabulous!
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