Not really sure what this is about but daughter said she wants me to drop her off at her mother's tomorrow afternoon. I had planned on her being with me through Tues afternoon. She told me this right after I picked her up yesterday morning.
That's all okay. She's spending 5 days out of 9 of her spring break with me, still.
And I can use a day to myself. Maybe get the Camaro sold and give away some of the dogs. Need to give them all a bath first, for all the good it will do. They'll roll in the dirt the minute I wash them. These dogs like being dirty.
Took daughter to the Aquarium today. I had planned on taking her to Cliff's but the wind picked as forecast. It was far too windy and dusty for outdoor activities. Bad enough for me but with her asthma, did not want to take a risk.
Daughter didn't help me plant any of the seeds. She was playing with mud while I planted seeds this evening. I did tell her I want her to help me set of the flower bed tomorrow. We got one small flat of flowers to plant immediately. Seeds I started tonight were Blue Bonnets, Baby's Breath, Marigolds, Salvia Bonfire and Wild Mint. The mint will have to remain in containers to keep it from being invasive. Also started some Sugar Baby watermelon.
Weather has warmed up enough overall that I can start seeds in containers and keep them outside but delay planting them out.
Just as I feared. The acid I applied the other day had a reverse effect. Instead of killing grass and weeds, it accelerated their growth. Last year I limited the acid applications to avoid burning plants. Looks like that fear was largely unfounded. Soil is so alkaline that an acid application nearing a zero pH only served to raise the acidity to a healthy level where I applied it. Appears I'll be applying a lot more acid to the soil this year. That 5 gal deal looks like a really good thing to invest in soon as I have the money for it.
Been having a slight problem with the car. The spark plug wires work loose and don't make a good connection. Have to replace those on Fri. If I push them back in place the car works fine. I am going to invest in a decent set that click in place. The ones I have seem like the boots are too shallow. Luckily, a good set is only $22.
That's all okay. She's spending 5 days out of 9 of her spring break with me, still.
And I can use a day to myself. Maybe get the Camaro sold and give away some of the dogs. Need to give them all a bath first, for all the good it will do. They'll roll in the dirt the minute I wash them. These dogs like being dirty.
Took daughter to the Aquarium today. I had planned on taking her to Cliff's but the wind picked as forecast. It was far too windy and dusty for outdoor activities. Bad enough for me but with her asthma, did not want to take a risk.
Daughter didn't help me plant any of the seeds. She was playing with mud while I planted seeds this evening. I did tell her I want her to help me set of the flower bed tomorrow. We got one small flat of flowers to plant immediately. Seeds I started tonight were Blue Bonnets, Baby's Breath, Marigolds, Salvia Bonfire and Wild Mint. The mint will have to remain in containers to keep it from being invasive. Also started some Sugar Baby watermelon.
Weather has warmed up enough overall that I can start seeds in containers and keep them outside but delay planting them out.
Just as I feared. The acid I applied the other day had a reverse effect. Instead of killing grass and weeds, it accelerated their growth. Last year I limited the acid applications to avoid burning plants. Looks like that fear was largely unfounded. Soil is so alkaline that an acid application nearing a zero pH only served to raise the acidity to a healthy level where I applied it. Appears I'll be applying a lot more acid to the soil this year. That 5 gal deal looks like a really good thing to invest in soon as I have the money for it.
Been having a slight problem with the car. The spark plug wires work loose and don't make a good connection. Have to replace those on Fri. If I push them back in place the car works fine. I am going to invest in a decent set that click in place. The ones I have seem like the boots are too shallow. Luckily, a good set is only $22.
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