SHEs Organized

pulled some more weed with Velcro seed from along side the veranda. Its not perfect but the bits out to grab me, or the washing, are gone at least.
Also pulled some weeds elsewhere.
It all helps.

We had cool rainy weather midweek so I took a break. I am rethinking the step into the potting shed I have a solution to try.
I need a different painting platform for that project the last one was not tall enough.

Harriet - yes the offending weed is a tri leafed legume, pea family member, though not the clover relation. The seeds are flat, grow in a bean like way though all the seed segments divide up into single seeds so each needs to be unstuck. Leaves are like clover, only much larger.
There is another weed /vine here that is more of a climber, with Velcro hairs on the stems as well so it really does reach out to grab you as you walk past.
What can I say about clover burs except cut the patches of clover before the burs get a chance to find bare feet, or animal fur tangles.

I was interested to read the healing possibilities of canterlope/ rockmelon. Be well and stay safe Ophelia.
Hens might not get a lot of chances if attacked.

I did do another session in the yard pulling weeds through the week. I thought of it as premowing for one area, then roamed further to pull what we call cobblerpegs, before they dropped their spear with harpoon seeds or to catch in clothing or fur.
If you wished I think the fresh new leaves would be a helpful green.

Getting ready to paint the west side of the potting shed, rounding up paint supplies,
saw horses for reaching the taller part. Found the paint stuff brushes, pans, stir sticks etc.
I need paint thought I had some but it was interior.

I pulled a few weeds in front of the shop.

I have painted the west side of the shed on the outside. Got inside paint for it this morning.
I picked up stuff that needed to be moved afterward, moved the stumps, put concrete blocks in
their place, they are ready to fill in with dirt & plant.

Nancy - you are always amazing in the amount you can do, and actually get in there and do it.

Finally
I mowed until the mower stopped this afternoon. The charge is supposed to last 45min.
The grass and weeds in that patch were well overdue so it wasn't as much done as I wanted.
If wishes were reality I guess life would be somewhat different.

Note to self.
Get to the mowing more often.
I put the height on the highest setting as last time I could barely push the thing. tried the side shute for the first time. Its a plug that fits into the catcher 'door' and redirects the debris to the side. Overwhelmed would be the word that describes what the mower thought of that.

I got my first cherry tomato yesterday and instead of photographing it, popped it in my mouth. It was delicious! One of my tomato plants - the one that had the ripe little 'mater - is spindly looking. I've not had great luck with my tomatoes the last couple of years, I was hoping that replacing the soil made a difference. The other plant, which is a reliable variety is sturdy and full, but nothing is ripening yet. I thought when I left for vacation at the end of May that I might have a ripe one by the time I returned, but it just sits there.

I thinned the zinnias a couple of weeks ago and they are growing, but not ready to flower yet.

Mowed some more today. I stopped before the batter timed out.

Thanks! I walked the dog weeded and planted onions, picked a few beans, yesterday. Today eco load to go, plant sweet potatoes to do.