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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 7:37:37 PM
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So what are you doing to get into garden shape?
Today I got a plum tree from gurney's & planted it between small storms that were blowing by....
Boy the bad knee, of course, the right one that I use for shoveling needs a little more strengthing.
I've deceided to weed/spring clean-up or something for 5 minutes a day this week, but if it's pouring I'll use the treadmill & do some stretching.
There's too much to do....
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4190 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4190 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 04:48:27 AM
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| Lucky you, you can plant something. Our ground is frozen and covered in snow. I did buy some seeds the other day! Will start them around middle of March Michele |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 10:05:32 AM
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I was thinking about his very thing Kristine. By late fall I am in good physical shape and can put in a long day's labor with nothing much other than just being tired. Then comes winter and the activities that go along with it...like sewing, knitting, catching up on reading, etc. Come spring, yikes!! Back hurts, neck is sore, muscles ache. So what does everyone do to keep in shape during the winter??
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 10:19:14 AM
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I've been swimming at the Y and taking some pseudo Yoga classes( my term. not theirs) I always loved yoga but age and joint problems have me going a little slower since i can't do all that kneeling anymore.
I am feeling better and more agile which in itself is a good thing.
Maybe I will be ready for the garden season afterall!
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 11:11:20 AM
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can't wait for garden season!
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4739 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 1:25:51 PM
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I bought some organic tomato seeds today. I will start them next week. I have made my lists, ordered my perennials and mapped out my ideas on paper. Now all I need is for it to stop snowing here! I live just SW of Chicago and we've gotten over 19" of snow this month. I haven't seen the flowerbeds in two months! I'm ready to garden my little heart out. Mother Nature just needs to cooperate!
Dawn in IL |
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shelle
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Shelle
oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 5:19:08 PM
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I bought some herb seeds last week. I am not sure when I can plant them with all the moving and stuff. I think I will probably plant them in a window box in my kitchen when we get moved into the new house. I found some neat galvanized containers at the Dollar Tree to use for it too. I wish I could plant them sooner but I doubt I will find room in the travel trailer we will be living in during the meantime.
Shelle
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2007 : 4:36:58 PM
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I spin at the gym two days a week, lift weights (not too heavy) and use the orbiter a few days a week. But I really want to just get out and walk and ride my bike! Still snow here.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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garliclady
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Reidsville
NC
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2007 : 11:40:42 AM
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I ordered 10 raspberry plants from Johnnys's seed. Can't wait!
As far as gettingback into shape, my job is already pretty physically demanding, but my weed pullin' back will be whipped into shape here pretty quickly. That gets it ready for strawberry season! |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2007 : 2:04:50 PM
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Planting the plum tree was fun, but the next few days afterward are a knee killer. At only 47 this is the pits. So I've got to find the knee support & WEAR it before I head out. I'm also trying to rub some soap under my nail too for easy clean up.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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