Preparing to Garden

 Though yesterday was cloudy, it wasn't dull or dark. The high got to 15C. This morning it is wet and 7C. Today is supposed to be wet this morning and cloudy this afternoon. The high is to get to 10C. 

Lifestyle

I headed out to New Minas to shop for plants. I went to Walmart where they were the cheapest and all of the plants are grown close by. I picked up mainly flowers as they didn't seem to have any vegetables. On the third look, I found tomatoes. The 6 pack had 3 Early Girl and 3 Fantastico (grape). Perfect for me and what I don't need, I will give away. 

The next stop was to Dollararma. There I picked up what I needed for staking the tomatoes in pots. I also got 2 trellises for the cucumbers. 

My last stop was at Michaels. I got two skeins of pink floss for the rabbit's nose and two balls of yarn to knit sweaters/coats for the dolls. 

After lunch, I went to the shed to look at the pots. I have several I need to bring in for recycling. The rest I will use either for vegetables or flowers. I also texted my neighbour to see if he wanted 12 heavy duty tomato cages. He was over to get them asap. I also gave him 2 bags of fertilizer and a bag of lime for his lawn. The tub I had those items in has a part bag of fertilizer I use in the garden boxes. I want to buy a bucket with a lid on it for the fertilizer. Less space than a huge tub. 

I was down to visit with my friend after that. I helped her remove stitches from a piece of fabric and then we visited. She leaves next week to celebrate her mom's 97th birthday. 

Sewing

Though I didn't sew yesterday, I did make a list of items I want to work on for the next couple of weeks. It includes finishing the rabbit, making some gift bags, and making a couple of mug rugs with pockets in them. I am looking forward to these projects. 

Knitting

I finished the sweater last night. It fits the doll a bit tight. The doll is one of my "fatter" ones. 

It is sweet and looks nice with the outfit. 

And I do like the pattern. 

I also cast on the 2nd sock and got 11 rounds knit on it. 

These socks may be done by the end of May. If not, the first week of June. 

Thoughts

    On the way to New Minas I noticed that the apple trees are coming into blossom. I noticed the lilac bushes are coming into bloom also. There are a lot of other trees I don't know the names of coming into bloom also. The lupins are growing rapidly which means they will be in bloom by mid June. 

    I am so surprised at the difference in price of plants. They range from $5.00 for 4 down to $2.98. for 6. Most of our flowers and vegetables are grown in Nova Scotia. I will be going back next week to look for vegetables as I need to buy peppers and leeks. I also need to go to another area as there is a greenhouse I love to visit. 

    I didn't have as much pain yesterday as I have had. I monitored it all day. When I did some exercises in bed, I did have 5 small cracks but nothing like I have had. I slept pain free for 6 hours. I am learning that when I start to hurt, I need to stretch and do a couple of moves to help release the SI joint. I am hoping as I do things, I will get stronger and my SI joint won't tighten up as much. 

Today

I am out to the doctor this morning. When I get home, I will fold laundry and put it away. I want to sew this afternoon and knit tonight. A quiet day for me.