This morning, a Twitter conversation I had with Margaret from A Way to Garden got me thinking. She’d woken very early (3:50 a.m.) because work streamed through her consciousness. I wonder if that work entailed garden design ideas. I have this same problem before bud break. I’m so excited about all of the garden possibilities that (in my case) I lie awake at night. When I finally do fall asleep, sugarplums don’t dance through my head. Plants and hardscape do.
However, once things begin growing, and the actual labor starts, I have no trouble with sleep. I nearly kill myself outside trying to get everything done at once. I should take the advice from Dena, the Nashville Gardening Examiner and from Dan at Clearwater Landscapes. Use the right tools and take it slow. These days, I invest in great tools. I did learn that lesson, but I just-can’t-seem-to-slow-down.
The sun warms my back. The sky is robin’s egg blue or a lovely, dove gray. Birds are singing their spring chorus. While I happily work, time passes, and once I feel tired in the garden, it’s too late. I come inside, take a shower, and that’s when the real fatigue hits me.
Then, dinner isn’t made, and the family wonders who has taken their mother/wife and replaced her with a walking, but not talking zombie.
I have no problems sleeping then.
Sweet dreams of spring everyone. For those of you up north, better times are ahead. For those of us in the middle south, spring with all of its joys and chores has sprung. The calendar even says it’s so.
I know just what you mean. I’ve been killing myself out there, and my back is paying the price tonight. But it will all be worth it when we can sit back and enjoy the view in the summer.
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Like we ever sit down.~~DEe
Amen to all that.
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We had an early, and short spring this year, and now we are not far away from the 100 degree temps of early summer. Your photo is beautiful!
Aiyana
Aiyana, the desert is fickle isn’t it? Here’s hoping your summer isn’t too blistering.~~Dee
Congratulations, Dee! You made it! Yes, the creative spirit is restless in us all to get things manifested so we can enjoy it all! And, of course, we will. Don’t forget the value of arnica gel when you overdo! Happy spring! xoxo
Towards the end of the day, I often find myself standing in the garden in one spot unable to formulate even one coherent thought, or perform the simplest of tasks. That’s usually how I know it’s time to come inside!
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Oh yes, that physically worn out feeling is great. I look forward to it every spring. Yet, I also dread that “driven” feeling that takes over my brain. ha… About a month later I am happy it happened. I keep telling myself it will all get done, but I want it now.
Dee, This all sounds so familiar. I worked like a crazed woman today and my back is thanking me for it. I am sure I will sleep well tonight. Sweet dreams to you.
Debbi.
Oh, I hear you, Dee! I’ve been so busy outside for the last week or so that I just haven’t had the energy to even work on my Bloom Day post, or anything else. Digging holes in modeling clay will do that to a person. 🙂
Yes, I definitely sleep better in the spring, after a good work day in the garden!
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Dee, You’ve described life in our household to a T! Being an empty nest household there are no hungry young…and any and all adults are capable of fending for themselves! Jane looks wonderful in your front garden…in fact, your front garden looks wonderful! gail
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Hmmm! seems you took the words right out of my mouth. I don’t get much sleep during the planning stages either, but once the serious side of actual gardening kicks in, then I can sleep.
Dee, The magnolia in your front yard is beautiful.
I imagine there are a lot of gardeners sleeping well these days. My problem is that my back gives out well before my enthusiasm does!
Once again, you have inspired me. Love your writinf. Love you photos. BTW I have never seen anybody even steal the comments from a web site. The thing that burns me is that she is a Christian. Do they not have the 10 commandments ( or something similar) in all religions?
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My back is aching terribly right now because I got outside with the dogs this morning, telling myself I was just going to walk through the garden and take stock. Of course I ended up doing hours and hours of work, digging up stuff and repotting. It does help you sleep though, if you can get comfortable enough!
Brenda
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So that’s why I’m having trouble sleeping lately. I can’t wait to start the serious garden work, and not just for the good night’s sleep.
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Sounds like heaven to me. There’s always pizza!
Your front garden is the picture of spring. The magnolia and spring blooms are gorgeous.
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I was at that point last weekend…so tired I could hardly push the wheelbarrow into the backyard after emptying it. But it really is a good feeling once you sit down and realize all that’s gotten done!
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lol Gardening is much more important than making dinner. When are those food replicators going to be made available??
Honey, every spring I act much the same way. I have all these desires to plant and build stuff outside. In my case, too, so much is above my ability and means. I think we must burst forth just like nature. This year I am quite handicapped by confusion, since I don’t want to plant here, with plans to spend much of the time in Mobile.
Your yard is gorgeous! Think of the summer when you can sit and enjoy.
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