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Groundskeeper please







Rhubarb, artichokes, lemons, apple blossoms and chives.  There is an abundace of beautiful things in the garden right now.

But in spring, it seems that no matter how long I spend in the garden, I never will finish all the jobs that need doing. Gardening certainly keeps those prioritising skills in good use. I could happily spend all day gardening (weeding) and still not make a dent in the list of chores. If only I had full time groundskeeper to keep on top of everything.

This week, the garden chores are::

  • Plant six new rhubarb crowns I was given 
  • Pull out the last of the winter greens and dig over the beds to make room for spring planting 
  • Finish planting my bare rooted trees (oops) 
  • Weeding
  • Sow some parsley seeds
  • Find some space to plant the rest of the potatoes 
  • String up the tomato plants in the green house 
  • Mow the lawn 
  • Extend the chicken run 
  • Build a net for the currants 
  • Weeding
  • Pick a few kilos of those lemons 
  • Give all the plants a jolly good feed with worm wee 
  • Did I mention weeding?
Righto, whilst the groundskeeper takes care of the garden, inside, I'd like to::
  • Paint the recently exposed wall, beam and ceiling before THAT oven arrives (any day now) 
  • Make 120 marshmallows for a special order 
  • Bake 180 odd cakes for the market on Saturday 
  • Have a good lie down 

That should keep me busy, although it's hardly likely I will get through the entire list. Not without the help of that groundskeeper.

17 comments:

  1. Hi, I live in the Far South of the Huon - and I wish we could grow a lemon tree to harvest beautiful fruit, but no luck as yet I'm afraid! My list looks like about a third of your tasks this week - and I'm not sure I'm going to get through that either. A definite is mowing when the weather becomes fine - I can hear the grass growing from here!

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  2. Good grief, that is an ambitious list. If you find the tree that grows groundskeepers, please let me know. I've just inspected our garden after one day's absence and everything, especially the weeds, seems to have doubled in size.

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  3. An admirable list indeed! I can picture a grounds keeper in plaid and gum boots crossing those things off your list. Best of luck.

    My list is quite small the next few days after many hectic days and long lists. As the sander/polisher is at work on my new floors for the next three days I have some time off from renovating. I intend to crochet, bake and perhaps start tidying and packing. Though I would love to be out in the garden.

    :)

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  5. that reminds me,I have some weeding to do ;)

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  6. Wow Michelle you really are an inspiration! 180 cakes for the markets sounds like a lot of work never mind the rest of what you have going on. I thought I was doing well making organza bags to go over my nectarines & peaches, mulching around my toms, caps, rhubarb & a little seasoling.
    you are a whirlwind & I need pick up the pace.

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  7. wow that's quite a list and I thought mine was long!!!!!

    www.sue-brown.blogspot.com

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  8. I'd go straight to the lie-down part! I am not even making a list of what I feel I *need* to get done in the garden right now... good luck getting all yours done!

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  9. that garden is so beautiful. the artichokes would not last long here. in fact we have three fat ones from a neighbours prepped and ready to boil up for tea. enjoy working through the list, amazing to see the fruits of your endless labours. x ashley

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  10. I volunteer! Well, I would if I didn't have a similar list and if I lived in the same state! Looks wonderful though, I'm very envious of your artichokes, they're one of my 'someday' plants that I dream of if I ever live somewhere for long enough.

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  11. Looks wonderful and boy do you have your hands full. Sounds like a dream life though- baking and gardening- some of my favourite things to do! xo m.

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  12. I have nearly the exact same veggies in my garden...minus the lemons...its only its first year, i better give it a breaK ;)
    mXO

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  13. Oh the produce looks wonderful, particularly the rhubarb and artichokes. Goodluck with that to do list, can't wait to see the new oven! So exciting.

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  14. You've got 'weeding' twice on that list. Is that so you get the feeling of satisfaction of crossing it off the list twice?

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  15. Ah yes, an extra set of hands would be very useful at times around here. When life gets busy the garden is usually the first thing to be neglected.

    @Sean the Prawn- thanks for the idea about the muslin bags. I've bought a net for my apricot tree but it's going to be tricky getting it over the top. Cutting it down into bags and covering individual branches might be just the thing!

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  16. Yep that time of year! Just came bake from a beach trip and five days of sunny Ballarat weather and the place has gone nuts. Mint anyone?

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  17. Wow Michelle you really are an inspiration! 180 cakes for the markets sounds like a lot of work never mind the rest of what you have going on. I thought I was doing well making organza bags to go over my nectarines & peaches, mulching around my toms, caps, rhubarb & a little seasoling.
    you are a whirlwind & I need pick up the pace...............

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