Nature

I can't remember if I've mentioned this here -- I read a book that talked about making a focus for each season during the year.  Nothing big or firm or RULES.  Just an intention to keep steering yourself to something you want to focus on.

I set NATURE as my focus for spring.  I've been noticing and saying 'yes' to all things NATURE as they come up and finding ways to add little bits of nature to my day.

This feels like a big nature week and I'm excited.  

The garden seed pickup and intro meeting went well.  I'm excited to play around with it.  Since I don't live in that town, I only qualify for the at-home garden, but it gives me access to information classes and hands-on gardening at the community garden.  There's actually a volunteer commitment.  More on this soon -- planting early spring stuff on Monday.

Hubby and I also talked about a plan to do raised beds next year.  Pots aren't cutting it.  Hopefully, this is my last year dabbling and next year can be the big guns.  It's a project though -- interior fence to keep out the dogs, building raised beds and sprinkler modification for watering.  Knowing us, it might be 2 years in the making.

Hike this morning.  It's a new hike for me, but not too far of a drive.  This is a popular one for the group and I've yet to be able to go on one.  My back is a mess though.  Fingers crossed I don't regret it.  I'm thinking about returning to ortho to see about another shot.  Dang.

I was watering my plants yesterday and noticed THIS ...

The orchid has bloom stalks!  (Don't mind my busybody plant borrowing her posts -- she likes to touch everyone!)  I didn't think I could keep one alive, but here she is thriving lol.  

It's almost time for indoor plants to get some love -- fertilizer and some need a transplant.  I'm still winging it, so wish them luck!  Lots of nature (by default) in the spring -- I like my focus.

Bookclub leader is back in action -- asking about a virtual meeting.  None of the regulars can attend so I expect it's a complete no-go.  That's frustrating.  It takes minutes to set a meeting event on the calendar so people can plan ahead.  The book is Come As You Are -- it's a sex manual of sorts.  I knew the subject matter wasn't something our group was going to be jumping for joy to discuss which is why I suggested a field trip at the last meeting.  Botanical Gardens idea came from the other gardening club.  Oh well, I tried.  

Rest of the week is nature focused too.  A hike with a friend, walk with another, garden pot prep and garden planning.  I really, really, really need my back to hold up.  I'm resting and doing all the things but it's super twingy and uncomfortable.  

Sunday funday -- let's make it happen.  Later gators.