tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post9217183905815064026..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Manpower and MachineryMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-51045070078843071272010-02-09T20:17:14.942-05:002010-02-09T20:17:14.942-05:00Big things are happening in your garden, dear Meem...Big things are happening in your garden, dear Meems! Glad you had help with the heavy work. I see the little guy is especially helpful. Hammering stations are a great idea! :)<br />That newly worked soil does look inviting!<br />I'll garden vicariously through you while we wait to get back into the dirt here in the frozen north!<br />We both just need a little patience :)Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-81768934377695313572010-02-02T11:49:28.344-05:002010-02-02T11:49:28.344-05:00Grace,
I've shoveled two yards of dirt on that...Grace,<br />I've shoveled two yards of dirt on that pile since my helpers left. Believe me, I want to start planting, too. I've got big visions for all that yummy dirt. Preparing the foundation is what I'm working on right now and with so many projects going at once it is a challenge to stay focused.<br /><br />Helen,<br />YOU are my inspiration for hired help. Too much to do all at Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-6766155391478272532010-02-01T22:57:22.586-05:002010-02-01T22:57:22.586-05:00ps....love your mallet helper and the new chocolat...ps....love your mallet helper and the new chocolate pots!marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-41625764703649210312010-02-01T22:56:05.429-05:002010-02-01T22:56:05.429-05:00oh meems so glad you let someone help you...the jo...oh meems so glad you let someone help you...the job was a looming one. with help like that you can save your back for the more important stuff like planting and harvesting.<br />i think it is smart to plant near the new well but not all the way around it...so as to leave clear for any other repairs.<br />leaving stuff up all winter is a bit hard but it provides the much needed cover for so many marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-14018933089253973012010-02-01T22:38:35.481-05:002010-02-01T22:38:35.481-05:00I have been thinking about you Meems and wondering...I have been thinking about you Meems and wondering how you were doing. Looks like you have a good handle on the yard --and all that needs to be done. Glad you have some help--and can see the light WAY at the end of the tunnel... <br /><br />Glad you are plugging along ---for I'm sure that it will once again be your special garden that you so love. <br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-7922584283364231622010-02-01T15:39:47.356-05:002010-02-01T15:39:47.356-05:00Be patient! It will pay off with losing less of th...Be patient! It will pay off with losing less of the plant to front damage! At east that's what they say.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126794179121146839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-51452708880588677572010-02-01T11:31:48.832-05:002010-02-01T11:31:48.832-05:00I should confess -I started pruning, although the...I should confess -I started pruning, although there could be snowing in march. I agree with Grace - that new bed looks oh so attractive!And your patio plants look so fresh and healthy.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-74684641834502348822010-02-01T10:22:29.237-05:002010-02-01T10:22:29.237-05:00Oh, you are so VERY smart to bring in some help fo...Oh, you are so VERY smart to bring in some help for the big and not so fun jobs. It looks like you're on your way. I, too, have started cleaning up by dividing some plants, moving others around and slowly starting to trim back some dead stuff. The grass is greening up quickly with the rain, and that makes me happy! p.s. love those chocolate glazed pots - good choice!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-41137475807703130282010-02-01T09:23:38.089-05:002010-02-01T09:23:38.089-05:00Meems, You are so smart to hire help!
It saves ti...Meems, You are so smart to hire help!<br />It saves time, energy and our backs! I so wish I had a handsome little guy to help in the garden~and now moms and grandmothers all over blogasphere are going to be using hammering stations to help their little ones sleep better! <br /><br />gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-60724186219377544152010-02-01T08:23:50.633-05:002010-02-01T08:23:50.633-05:002010 is going to be great year for Hoe and Shovel ...2010 is going to be great year for Hoe and Shovel followers. I look forward to your progress posts and beautiful images. My Evergreen Giant and palmettos look good too. Most everything else :-(<br />My 20 year old Indica azaleas are popping nicely and should be in full bloom in 10 days with the expected rain and seasonable weather. The camellias are peaking now too. We spent the last 2 weekends Rick Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944532077184689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-1722308533926471492010-02-01T08:10:43.506-05:002010-02-01T08:10:43.506-05:00You are showing great restraint in not pruning eve...You are showing great restraint in not pruning everything just yet. Your new containers are very pretty. I'm definitely going to use your hammer w/ the mallet for a good naptime technique. My little helpers are a lot more help when they are sleeping. :) BTW I told you those feijoa were in 1 gallon containers, but they are in 3 gallons. A better deal.NanaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425496284594894548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-59911364082728754882010-02-01T08:08:46.386-05:002010-02-01T08:08:46.386-05:00Oh yeah if I hired help there would be all sorts o...Oh yeah if I hired help there would be all sorts of things happening around here...after the thaw that is.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-4204581516386192922010-02-01T07:53:11.078-05:002010-02-01T07:53:11.078-05:00Glad you got some help! Your garden will be gorgeo...Glad you got some help! Your garden will be gorgeous again in no time.<br /> <br />Have a great Monday!<br />CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-82638815797502403412010-02-01T07:09:12.089-05:002010-02-01T07:09:12.089-05:00Well I bit the bullet and pruned some stuff back t...Well I bit the bullet and pruned some stuff back this past Saturday...here's to waiting and seeing. Love all of your helpers, hired or not...I just wonder what creative thing you will do to this new area.........Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-55620866977350638982010-02-01T06:27:16.830-05:002010-02-01T06:27:16.830-05:00Meems girl you are on your way.....hired hands are...Meems girl you are on your way.....hired hands are very useful when there is so much to do and you become overwhelmed when you have to do it yourself. I know the feeling when you would like things to get done so you can start your planting. Take care my friend, hired hands can become very addictive if they work out well. LOLislandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-28131733584819986132010-01-31T23:27:44.498-05:002010-01-31T23:27:44.498-05:00Hi Meems~~ I must say your berm with its fresh, da...Hi Meems~~ I must say your berm with its fresh, dark soil just waiting for plants makes my gardening juices start to bubble. What fun you're going to have with this area. <br /><br />Like you, I have to remember to not jump the gun on deciding what's dead and what isn't. I need patience and I need it now. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com