Dodging Heat
I really wanted to include an expletive in that title because that's just how I feel today. (Oops, that's starting out with a negative attitude, isn't it? There's probably some Blog Best Practices List somewhere that gives that as the Number One "Dear God, whatever you do, DON'T do THAT" rule. Well... whatever.) It's hot. I mean HOT. Freaking HOT and soul-smotheringly humid. The "feels like" temperature is hovering somewhere around 105F as I type this. Today's weather is a no-go for this gardener; it is, however, perfect for this gardener to stay indoors and watch the second round of Wimbledon. But, since our house is virtually all glass (which I LOVE, mind you), I can't help but look outside. I can't help but stare at the garden and think about the marathon-long list of things I need/want to do. Why did I start that new bed yesterday? Reclaiming part of an old garden bed is better than starting absolutely from scra...