July 11 – Garden Journal Entry
Yesterday was a productive day in the garden. I’ve been getting everything ready for the garden party, and I finally tackled the pile of logs that had been lying around for too long. I pulled out the chainsaw (carefully!) and got to work cutting them down. Some were surprisingly thick, but I managed to get through it without hurting myself—though I can absolutely see how accidents happen. Next time, I’ll be more cautious.
The real joy came afterward: I used the logs and sticks to create a new flower bed. I piled them up, topped them with mulch, and planted some daylilies. It looks beautiful and wild and intentional—just the kind of texture I like in a garden. There’s something so satisfying about making something new with what you already have lying around.
The weather’s been cooperating lately. Warm, sunny, and just enough breeze to keep things comfortable. It’s the kind of weather that makes even Peanut stretch out in the backyard like he’s sunbathing on a California beach. He patrols the perimeter while I weed or plan the next project. It’s peaceful. These moments in the garden, just me and Peanut and the plants, feel like the real rhythm of my life.
There’s still plenty to do—pruning, a bit more mulching, and maybe some container rearranging before guests arrive—but it’s coming together. Slowly, stick by stick, bed by bed, bloom by bloom.
I’m really looking forward to having the trip behind me so I can sink back into this backyard routine again. After Michigan, it’ll be time to sit in the shade,
maybe string some beads—or just stare at my flower beds and feel proud.
