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Monday, June 7. 2010

Josh’s Garden, Phase II

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I was a gardening machine today. Remember this from Josh’s Garden, Phase I ?

I dug it all up and filled it in with one dwarf lilac bush, two mugo pines, two spirea shrubs and some cedar mulch. I also repurposed the last of the stepping stones and made a path to the water spigot.

Onward! I tackled this nasty job next.

I lost count of how many rocks I dug out of this section, but it was more than you would ever believe. My back believes it, however. Oof, sore.

It’s now home to three hosta plants and some more cedar mulch. I used some of those rocks I dug up to make some neat edging.

When my back is my friend again, this is Phase III.

Monday, May 24. 2010

Landscaping Josh’s Yard

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Before:

After:

Two trees that Josh knocked over by hand. RAAWR!

Monday, May 24. 2010

Turtle Wrangling 101

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If you see one of these guys on the side of the road, do not be afraid. Well, be a little afraid. They could easily take off a finger or toe.

We saw him on the way up to Calumet on Sunday morning. He was too close to the road for my comfort, so I stopped and decided we needed to save him from an unfortunate demise under somebody’s wheel.

“We”, of course, did not mean me because I had to take pictures. So, here’s our guide to turtle safety.

First, turn the turtle around by stomping on the ground in front of him. If he’s a mild mannered fellow like this guy was, he’ll turn around. If not, and he hisses and/or lunges at you, then you’re on your own.

Once he’s turned around and pointed in the right direction, continue to stomp the ground behind him. Josh recommends saying soothing & encouraging things during this process.