Garden Slug

There is an elephant in the room.  And I don't do well with elephants.  I don't mind large animals.  Since childhood, my favorite has been whales.  I find polar bears inordinately adorable.  I even rode a camel once in Israel.  And I did happen to marry a very tall man.  But when it comes to elephants, I have a problem.  I like things in my life to be acknowledged.  Cards on the table.  I have something hanging over my head and each day it goes unresolved, I become less optimistic that it can happen.  It's the garden.  Last year, we had a big, bountiful veggie and herb garden that was tended to by our family.  It was roto-tilled, staked,  fenced, planted and watered.  For the next time, we had plans to compost.  I know!  But, unfortunately, this year we are down a man.  A big man.  My husband had surgery and can't move his right arm.  At all.  So it's basically up to me.  Roto-till?  Is that French for 'strained lower back'?   I am torn and need to decide.  The little ones will start inquiring as soon as the thermometer starts to rise.

Comments

[Frogdancer]

I hear you. Last year my veggie garden was productive and well loved. This year? Weeds up to my waist...

[Alexis]

My answer to your problem is my usual answer anytime anything unpleasant rears it's head--hire a guy!

[gretchen]

container garden. 'nough said. no weeds, no troubles. spoken like one who has a clue what a container garden means.

[Tiffani]

This year they can have their very own bedroom window garden - with little pots full of all kinds of fun things. And, no tilling required:)

[DOD]

the little ones can us roto-tilletes
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