So in the spirit of being green, this week's new task was to build a garden. We grow herbs every summer...so tasty and necessary for as much as we enjoy cooking and entertaining. But this would not be an herb or flower garden, but a garden of sustenance. A few weeks ago, I came home one night to newspapers and dirt on my dining room table.
It was time to build the garden beds. We created two 10' x 14' frames lined with fabric to prevent weeds from intruding on our little piece of earth. We transported 11 yards of topsoil to fill. And in shoveling the dirt into wheelbarrows, I discovered that my orthopedic surgeon was indeed accurate in my diagnosis of tennis elbow. I was not aware I even played tennis. It is unfortunate that I inherited my father's "Invincible Complex," otherwise I probably would have heeded Dr. Sinkiewicz's advice of not aggravating it.
And when the work was done, we treated ourselves to a little tailgate and watched the Brewers' win against the Cardinals from behind home plate.
I know of few people who have been successful in this undertaking (due to squirrels, rabbits and infestation), so I am curious as to how this will progress. I greatly commend anyone who has the diligence and know how to self-sustain. If you have any tips, please share. I will update the progress of its growth and will have a harvest party in a month or two, hopefully with a well-rested elbow. See you then.
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Looks like you'll have a great garden, Joy! Can't wait for the harvest reports!
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